Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
rigens
ID:
857559

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindgr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1845

Citation Micro:
Summa Veg. Scand. : 240 (1845)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000856894

Common Names

  • Calamagrostis rigens
  • Stiff Calamagrostis
  • Stiff Calamagrostis Grass

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Description

Calamagrostis rigens (also called Rigid reed grass, among many other common names) is a species of grass in the family Poaceae. It is a perennial grass with a creeping rhizome, and is native to Europe, Asia, and North America. It typically grows in meadows, pastures, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Calamagrostis rigens is used as an ornamental plant and for landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Calamagrostis rigens is a spikelet with a single floret. The seed is a caryopsis with a single seed. The seedling is a slender, erect stem with a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calamagrostis rigens is a perennial grass that grows up to 1 m tall. It is propagated by seed, which should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Keep the soil moist but not wet. Germination usually takes place within 2-3 weeks. Once the seedlings are established, they can be transplanted into individual containers and grown until they are ready to be planted out in the garden.

Where to Find Calamagrostis rigens

Calamagrostis rigens can be found in the mountains of Central and Eastern Europe.

Calamagrostis rigens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calamagrostis rigens?

Calamagrostis rigens

What type of plant is Calamagrostis rigens?

Grass

Where is Calamagrostis rigens found?

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

IPNI record: 77177069-1: Originally associated with wfo-0001428892
Sven Johan Lindgren (1810-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindgr.' in the authors string.