Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
youngii
ID:
858885

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook.f.) Buchanan

Source:
wcs

Year:
1880

Citation Micro:
Indig. Grass. N. Zeal. : add. & corr. (1880)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000858220

Common Names

  • Calamagrostis youngii
  • Youngii Calamagrostis
  • Youngii Reedgrass

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Description

Calamagrostis youngii (also called Young's Reed Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to East Asia. It grows to a height of 1-2 m and has narrow, linear leaves. It is found in moist meadows, along streams, and in open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Calamagrostis youngii 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

The flower of Calamagrostis youngii is a small, pale green spikelet with a single floret. The seed is a small, dark brown grain. The seedling is a small, slender grass with a single leaf blade.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calamagrostis youngii is a perennial grass that can be propagated by division or seed. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can be used in a variety of landscaping applications.

Where to Find Calamagrostis youngii

Calamagrostis youngii can be found in wet meadows, bogs, and along streams and rivers in North America.

Calamagrostis youngii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calamagrostis youngii?

Calamagrostis youngii

What is the common name of Calamagrostis youngii?

Young's reedgrass

What is the natural habitat of Calamagrostis youngii?

Calamagrostis youngii 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

Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
John Buchanan (1819-1898): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Buchanan' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:394934-1: 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].