Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
ircutica
ID:
1594441

Status:
valid

Authors:
Tzvelev & Prob.

Source:

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Novosti Sist. Vyssh. Rast. 46: 47 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000048195

Common Names

  • Deschampsia ircutica
  • Ircutica Deschampsia
  • Ircutica Hair Grass

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Description

Deschampsia ircutica (also called Irkutsk Hairgrass, 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

Deschampsia ircutica 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

Deschampsia ircutica has small, white flowers and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Deschampsia ircutica is a cool season grass that grows in full sun to partial shade. It has a moderate growth rate and can reach heights of up to 2 feet. It is best propagated by seed or division. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°F.

Where to Find Deschampsia ircutica

Deschampsia ircutica is native to Russia.

Deschampsia ircutica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Deschampsia ircutica?

Deschampsia ircutica

What family does Deschampsia ircutica belong to?

Poaceae

What is the common name of Deschampsia ircutica?

Ircut hairgrass

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

POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77192786-1: 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].