Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
sichuanensis
ID:
858683

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.L.Yang

Source:
wcs

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Yunnan. 5: 47 (1983)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000858018

Common Names

  • Sichuan Reed Grass
  • Mountain Reed Grass
  • Mountain Grass

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Description

Calamagrostis sichuanensis (also called Sichuan Reedgrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Asia. It is a tufted grass with erect stems that can reach up to 1.5 meters in height. Its leaves are narrow and flat, and its inflorescences are open and feathery. It is found in moist meadows, open woods, and along streams in mountain regions.

Uses & Benefits

Calamagrostis sichuanensis is a species of grass that is native to China. It is often used as an ornamental grass in gardens and can be used to provide texture and movement to a garden. It is also used as a ground cover to prevent soil erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Calamagrostis sichuanensis 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 sichuanensis is a perennial grass that can be grown from seed or from division of existing plants. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done in spring or early summer. Seeds should be sown in a well-prepared seedbed and kept moist until germination. Division is best done in early spring, when the plants are actively growing. The clumps can be divided and replanted in the desired location.

Where to Find Calamagrostis sichuanensis

Calamagrostis sichuanensis can be found in China.

Calamagrostis sichuanensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calamagrostis sichuanensis?

Calamagrostis sichuanensis

What is the common name of Calamagrostis sichuanensis?

Sichuan reedgrass

Where does Calamagrostis sichuanensis grow?

Calamagrostis sichuanensis is native to 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

Jun Liang Yang: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.L.Yang' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:901632-1: 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].