Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
nandadeviensis
ID:
1545122

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.Agnihotri & D.Prasad

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2021

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 505: 222 (2021)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000025891

Common Names

  • Calamagrostis nandadeviensis
  • Nandadevi Calamagrostis
  • Calamagrostis

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Description

Calamagrostis nandadeviensis (also called Nanda Devi Calamagrostis, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to India. It grows in moist meadows and along stream banks, and has erect stems with small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Calamagrostis nandadeviensis is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping. It is also used for erosion control and as a forage crop for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Calamagrostis nandadeviensis has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin, green and have a single, pointed leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calamagrostis nandadeviensis is a hardy, evergreen perennial that prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate some drought. Propagation is usually done by division in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from cuttings taken in summer.

Where to Find Calamagrostis nandadeviensis

Calamagrostis nandadeviensis is native to India and can be found in moist grasslands and open woodlands.

Calamagrostis nandadeviensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calamagrostis nandadeviensis?

Calamagrostis nandadeviensis

What is the family of Calamagrostis nandadeviensis?

Poaceae

What is the common name of Calamagrostis nandadeviensis?

Nanda Devi Reedgrass

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

POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77219864-1: 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].