Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
oreophila
ID:
1549353

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mabb.

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2022

Citation Micro:
Regnum Veg. 160: 242 (2022)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000029571

Common Names

  • Calamagrostis oreophila
  • Mountain Calamagrostis
  • Oreophila Calamagrostis

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Description

Calamagrostis oreophila (also called Mountain reedgrass, among many other common names) is a species of grass in the family Poaceae. It is native to China and grows in alpine meadows and grasslands. It has narrow, linear leaves and a spike-like inflorescence.

Uses & Benefits

Calamagrostis oreophila is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and homes. It is known for its attractive foliage and flowers and is often used to add a splash of color to any space. It is also known for its ability to purify the air and remove toxins from the environment.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Calamagrostis oreophila has small, white flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calamagrostis oreophila is a grass that is native to China. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Propagation is by division of the clumps in early spring or by seed.

Where to Find Calamagrostis oreophila

Calamagrostis oreophila can be found in the temperate forests of Japan

Calamagrostis oreophila FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calamagrostis oreophila?

Calamagrostis oreophila

What is the common name of Calamagrostis oreophila?

Mountain reedgrass

What is the native range of Calamagrostis oreophila?

China

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:77297338-1: 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].