Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
pisinna
ID:
858507

Status:
valid

Authors:
Swallen

Source:
wcs

Year:
1948

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 29: 257 (1948)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000857842

Common Names

  • Pisinna Reed Grass
  • Tall Reed Grass
  • Reed Bent Grass

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Description

Calamagrostis pisinna (also called Pisinna Reed Grass, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to North America. 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 pisinna is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a food source for livestock and as a source of building materials.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Calamagrostis pisinna is a small, light green spikelet, with a single floret. The seed is a small, light brown caryopsis. The seedlings are thin and grass-like.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calamagrostis pisinna is a perennial grass that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is by division of the clumps or by seed.

Where to Find Calamagrostis pisinna

Calamagrostis pisinna can be found in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Calamagrostis pisinna FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calamagrostis pisinna?

Calamagrostis pisinna

What is the common name of Calamagrostis pisinna?

Pisinna reed grass

What is the natural habitat of Calamagrostis pisinna?

It is native to Europe, Asia, and 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

Jason Richard Swallen (1903-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Swallen' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:40549-2: 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].