Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
microseta
ID:
858331

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Vickery) Govaerts

Source:
wcs

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
World Checkl. Seed Pl. 3(1): 11 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000857666

Common Names

  • Microseta Reed Grass
  • Microseta Feather Reed Grass
  • Microseta Reed Grass

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Description

Calamagrostis microseta (also called Microseta Reed Grass, among many other common names) is a species of grass in the Poaceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region, from Morocco east to Turkey. It is a perennial grass, growing to 0.5–1 m tall. The leaves are alternate, 10–20 cm long, with a rough texture.

Uses & Benefits

Calamagrostis microseta is commonly used as an ornamental grass and for erosion control. It is also used as a cover crop and for soil conservation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Calamagrostis microseta is a small, reddish-brown spikelet. The seed is small and dark brown. The seedlings are small and light green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calamagrostis microseta is a perennial grass native to the mountains of Central Asia. It is a low-growing grass that can reach up to 1.5 feet in height. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun. Propagation is best done by division in the spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-prepared seedbed and lightly covered. It is a good choice for erosion control and can be used in meadows, as a ground cover, or in naturalized areas.

Where to Find Calamagrostis microseta

Calamagrostis microseta is native to Europe and Asia. It can be found in moist woodlands, meadows, and along streams and lakes. It is also cultivated as an ornamental plant.

Calamagrostis microseta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calamagrostis microseta?

Calamagrostis microseta

What is the common name of Calamagrostis microseta?

Microseta reed grass

What type of plant is Calamagrostis microseta?

It is a perennial grass

Species in the Calamagrostis genus

Calamagrostis acutiflora, Calamagrostis andrejewii, Calamagrostis badzhalensis, Calamagrostis bihariensis, Calamagrostis hartmaniana, Calamagrostis haussknechtiana, Calamagrostis indagata, Calamagrostis kotulae, Calamagrostis kuznetzovii, Calamagrostis ponojensis, Calamagrostis prahliana, Calamagrostis pseudodeschampsioides, Calamagrostis rigens, Calamagrostis strigosa, Calamagrostis subchalybaea, Calamagrostis subepigeios, Calamagrostis submonticola, Calamagrostis subneglecta, Calamagrostis tatianae, Calamagrostis torgesiana, Calamagrostis uralensis, Calamagrostis ussuriensis, Calamagrostis vassiljevii, Calamagrostis wirtgeniana, Calamagrostis zerninensis, Calamagrostis abnormis, Calamagrostis acuminata, Calamagrostis affinis, Calamagrostis ajanensis, Calamagrostis alajica, Calamagrostis albiflora, Calamagrostis altaica, Calamagrostis angustifolia, Calamagrostis anthoxanthoides, Calamagrostis appressa, Calamagrostis archboldii, Calamagrostis arenaria, Calamagrostis arundinacea, Calamagrostis atjehensis, Calamagrostis australis, Calamagrostis austrodensa, Calamagrostis austroscaberula, Calamagrostis autumnalis, Calamagrostis avenoides, Calamagrostis balkharica, Calamagrostis baltica, Calamagrostis benthamiana, Calamagrostis bogotensis, Calamagrostis bolanderi, Calamagrostis borii,

Species in the Poaceae family

Achnatherum pekinense, Achnatherum pubicalyx, Achnatherum sibiricum, Achnatherum turcomanicum, Achnatherum brandisii, Achnatherum bromoides, Achnatherum calamagrostis, Achnatherum confusum, Achnatherum inebrians, Achnatherum jacquemontii, Achnatherum virescens, Achnatherum paradoxum, Achnatherum nakaii, Achnatherum pelliotii, Achnatherum haussknechtii, Achnatherum mandavillei, Achnatherum pilosum, Achnatherum parviflorum, Achnatherum staintonii, Aciachne acicularis, Aciachne flagellifera, Aciachne pulvinata, Acidosasa breviclavata, Acidosasa brilletii, Acidosasa chinensis, Acidosasa edulis, Acidosasa glauca, Acidosasa guangxiensis, Acidosasa lingchuanensis, Acidosasa nanunica, Acidosasa notata, Acidosasa purpurea, Acidosasa venusta, Acidosasa carinata, Acostia gracilis, Acrachne henrardiana, Acrachne perrieri, Acrachne racemosa, Acritochaete volkensii, Acroceras amplectens, Acroceras attenuatum, Acroceras boivinii, Acroceras bosseri, Acroceras calcicola, Acroceras chaseae, Acroceras diffusum, Acroceras elegans, Acroceras excavatum, Acroceras fluminense, Acroceras gabunense,

References

Rafaël Govaerts (b.1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Govaerts' in the authors string.
Joyce Winifred Vickery (1908-1979): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vickery' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1009689-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].