Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
villosa
ID:
858841

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Chaix) J.F.Gmel.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1791

Citation Micro:
Syst. Nat., ed. 13[bis]. : 172 (1791)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000858176

Common Names

  • Calamagrostis villosa
  • Villosa Calamagrostis
  • Villosa Reedgrass

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Description

Calamagrostis villosa (also called Hairy Reedgrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to North America. It grows in moist meadows, grasslands, and along stream banks. It has thin, flat leaves and grows in clumps, reaching heights of up to 2 feet.

Uses & Benefits

Calamagrostis villosa is a species of grass used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a clumping growth habit and is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and conditions. It is also used in landscaping and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Calamagrostis villosa is a small, greenish-white spikelet. Seed is a small, dark brown caryopsis. Seedlings have a single, erect stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calamagrostis villosa can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils, including clay and sand. It is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Calamagrostis villosa

Calamagrostis villosa can be found in the mountains of Central Asia.

Calamagrostis villosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calamagrostis villosa?

Calamagrostis villosa

What is the common name of Calamagrostis villosa?

Villous reedgrass

What is the natural habitat of Calamagrostis villosa?

Calamagrostis villosa is found in wet meadows, marshes, and along streams and lakes

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

Johann Friedrich Gmelin (1748-1804): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.F.Gmel.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:394916-1: 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].