Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
nivicola
ID:
858426

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook.f.) Hand.-Mazz.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Symb. Sin. 7: 1299 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000857761

Common Names

  • Nivicola Reedgrass
  • Nivicola Calamagrostis
  • Nivicola Reedgrass

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Description

Calamagrostis nivicola (also called Alpine Reed Grass, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to Europe and Asia. It grows to a height of 1-2m, with a clump-forming habit. It is found in moist meadows and along the edges of streams, and is adapted to a wide variety of soils.

Uses & Benefits

Calamagrostis nivicola has been used for erosion control, as a decorative plant, and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Calamagrostis nivicola 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 nivicola is a perennial grass that can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 4 to 8. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division of the clumps in early spring. The grass can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in the fall or spring.

Where to Find Calamagrostis nivicola

Calamagrostis nivicola is native to North America.

Calamagrostis nivicola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calamagrostis nivicola?

Calamagrostis nivicola

What is the common name of Calamagrostis nivicola?

Alpine Reedgrass

Where is Calamagrostis nivicola native to?

North America

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

Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Heinrich von Handel-Mazzetti (1882-1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hand.-Mazz.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:394680-1: 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].