Status:
valid
Authors:
R.Br.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1823
Citation Micro:
Narr. Journey Polar Sea : 731 (1823)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000857902
Common Names
- Purpurascens Reed Grass
- Calamagrostis Purpurascens
- Reed Grass
Description
Calamagrostis purpurascens (also called Purple Reed Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Europe, Asia and North America. It grows in moist, shady habitats, and has narrow, erect leaves and a panicle of spikelets that are purplish-green in color.
Uses & Benefits
Calamagrostis purpurascens is used as an ornamental grass in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a source of food for wildlife.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Calamagrostis purpurascens sub. purpurascens
Calamagrostis purpurascens sub. laricina (Louis-Marie) Elven
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Calamagrostis purpurascens is a small, reddish-purple spikelet. The seed is a small, dark brown grain. The seedling is a small, grass-like plant with long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Calamagrostis purpurascens is a perennial grass native to Europe and Asia. It is a hardy plant that can tolerate a wide range of temperatures and soil types. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by division or seed. Seeds should be planted in spring and will germinate in 7-10 days.
Where to Find Calamagrostis purpurascens
Calamagrostis purpurascens can be found in North America, Europe, and Asia.
Calamagrostis purpurascens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calamagrostis purpurascens?
Calamagrostis purpurascens
What is the common name of Calamagrostis purpurascens?
Purple Reedgrass
Where does Calamagrostis purpurascens grow?
It is native to the mountains of 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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:40564-2: 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].