Deschampsia christophersenii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
christophersenii
ID:
863226
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.E.Hubb.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1981
Citation Micro:
Bull. Brit. Mus. (Nat. Hist.), Bot. 8: 388 (1981)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000862561
Common Names
- Deschampsia christophersenii
- Christophersen's Hair Grass
- Alaskan Hair Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Deschampsia christophersenii (also called Christophersen's Hair-Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Europe, Asia, and North America. It is found in meadows, woodlands, and other moist habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Deschampsia christophersenii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a source of food for grazing animals.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Deschampsia christophersenii are small and inconspicuous, with a single spikelet per stem. The seeds are small and brown, and the seedlings are slender and grass-like.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Deschampsia christophersenii is a perennial grass that prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils, including sandy, loamy, and clay soils. Propagation is best done by division in the spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in the spring and lightly covered with soil. The seedlings should be thinned to the desired spacing when they are large enough to handle.
Where to Find Deschampsia christophersenii
Deschampsia christophersenii can be found in wet meadows and marshes in North America and Europe.
Deschampsia christophersenii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Deschampsia christophersenii?
Deschampsia christophersenii
What is the common name of Deschampsia christophersenii?
Christophersen's hair grass
What is the natural habitat of Deschampsia christophersenii?
Mountain meadows, grasslands, and alpine tundra
Species in the Deschampsia genus
Deschampsia airiformis, Deschampsia angusta, Deschampsia antarctica, Deschampsia argentea, Deschampsia berteroana, Deschampsia cespitosa, Deschampsia chapmanii, Deschampsia christophersenii, Deschampsia cordillerarum, Deschampsia danthonioides, Deschampsia domingensis, Deschampsia elongata, Deschampsia gracillima, Deschampsia kingii, Deschampsia klossii, Deschampsia koelerioides, Deschampsia laxa, Deschampsia liebmanniana, Deschampsia looseriana, Deschampsia media, Deschampsia mejlandii, Deschampsia mendocina, Deschampsia mexicana, Deschampsia mildbraedii, Deschampsia nubigena, Deschampsia parvula, Deschampsia patula, Deschampsia pusilla, Deschampsia robusta, Deschampsia setacea, Deschampsia tenella, Deschampsia venustula, Deschampsia wacei, Deschampsia leskovii, Deschampsia baicalensis, Deschampsia berteroana, Deschampsia neumaniana, Deschampsia amurensis, Deschampsia barkalovii, Deschampsia gulariantzii, Deschampsia hultenii, Deschampsia susumanica, Deschampsia sichotensis, Deschampsia aurea, Deschampsia eminens, Deschampsia ovata, Deschampsia podophora, Deschampsia bolanderi, Deschampsia chrysantha, Deschampsia hackelii,
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
Charles Edward Hubbard (1900-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.E.Hubb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:897567-1: 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].