Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
sclerophylla
ID:
858667

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Stapf) Hitchc.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 2: 117 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000858002

Common Names

  • Sclerophyll Reed Grass
  • Reed Grass
  • Mountain Reed Grass

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Description

Calamagrostis sclerophylla (also called Hard-Leaved Reedgrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the coasts of the Pacific Northwest, from California to Alaska. It grows in a variety of habitats, from sea level to high elevations in the mountains, and in both wet and dry areas.

Uses & Benefits

Calamagrostis sclerophylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for grazing animals. It is also used as a windbreak and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Calamagrostis sclerophylla is a small, greenish-white spikelet. The seed is a small, dark brown caryopsis. The seedlings are slender, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calamagrostis sclerophylla is a perennial grass native to the mountains of central and eastern Europe. It is a clump-forming grass with narrow, arching, blue-green leaves. In late summer, it produces airy, feathery, pinkish-brown flower heads. It is best grown in full sun in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by division in spring or by seed sown in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Calamagrostis sclerophylla

Calamagrostis sclerophylla can be found in Central and South America, including parts of Mexico, Colombia, and Peru.

Calamagrostis sclerophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calamagrostis sclerophylla?

Calamagrostis sclerophylla

What is the common name of Calamagrostis sclerophylla?

Hard-leaved reedgrass

Where does Calamagrostis sclerophylla grow?

Calamagrostis sclerophylla is native to the Mediterranean region

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

Otto Stapf (1857-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stapf' in the authors string.
A. S. Hitchcock (1865-1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hitchc.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:394819-1: 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].