Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
zejensis
ID:
1594431

Status:
valid

Authors:
Prob.

Source:

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
Novosti Sist. Vyssh. Rast. 48: 17 (2017)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000048185

Common Names

  • Calamagrostis zejensis
  • Zejensis Calamagrostis
  • Zejensis Reed Grass

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Description

Calamagrostis zejensis (also called Zej Reedgrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass species native to Siberia. It has narrow, linear leaves and spikelets with two to three flowers. It grows in moist meadows, grasslands, and coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Calamagrostis zejensis is used as an ornamental grass in gardens and as a fodder for animals. It is also used for thatching and weaving.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Calamagrostis zejensis is a small, greenish-yellow spikelet, with a single floret. The seed is a small, brown caryopsis with a single seed coat. The seedling is a small, grass-like plant with a single leaf blade.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calamagrostis zejensis is a perennial grass native to the mountains of Central Asia. It is a hardy grass that can tolerate cold temperatures and is drought tolerant. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in the spring in a sunny location and kept moist until germination.

Where to Find Calamagrostis zejensis

Calamagrostis zejensis is native to China.

Calamagrostis zejensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calamagrostis zejensis?

Calamagrostis zejensis

What is the family of Calamagrostis zejensis?

Poaceae

Where is Calamagrostis zejensis native to?

Central Asia

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

POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77192826-1: 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].