Status:
valid
Authors:
Prob. & Tzvelev
Source:
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Novosti Sist. Vyssh. Rast. 46: 54 (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000048197
Common Names
- Deschampsia shumshuensis
- Shumshuensis Deschampsia
- Shumshuensis Hair Grass
Description
Deschampsia shumshuensis (also called Shumshu Hairgrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass species native to the Kuril Islands of Japan. It has narrow, linear leaves and spikelets with two to three flowers. It grows in moist meadows, grasslands, and coastal areas.
Uses & Benefits
Deschampsia shumshuensis 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 shumshuensis has small, white flowers and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small and thin.
Cultivation and Propagation
Deschampsia shumshuensis 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 shumshuensis
Deschampsia shumshuensis is native to Russia.
Deschampsia shumshuensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Deschampsia shumshuensis?
Deschampsia shumshuensis
What family does Deschampsia shumshuensis belong to?
Poaceae
What is the common name of Deschampsia shumshuensis?
Shumshu 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:77192792-1: 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].