Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
comata
ID:
874783

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Trin. & Rupr.) Barkworth

Source:
wcs

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 74: 16 (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000874118

Common Names

  • Hesperostipa comata
  • Comate Hesperostipa
  • Comate Hesperostipa

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Description

Hesperostipa comata (also called 'Needle-and-Thread Grass', among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to North America. It is found in moist, shady areas, such as near streams and in wet meadows. It has long, narrow leaves and a creeping habit, and can form a dense mat of foliage. It is also known for its distinctive needle-like seed heads.

Uses & Benefits

Hesperostipa comata is used as a traditional medicinal plant for the treatment of fever, pain, and inflammation. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Hesperostipa comata sub. intermedia (Scribn. & Tweedy) Barkworth
Hesperostipa comata sub. comata

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hesperostipa comata is a small, yellow-green spikelet, while its seed is a small, dark brown grain. Its seedlings have a long, slender stem with narrow, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hesperostipa comata is a small, perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Hesperostipa comata

Hesperostipa comata is native to North America and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and pastures.

Hesperostipa comata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hesperostipa comata?

Hesperostipa comata

What is the natural habitat of Hesperostipa comata?

Tropical forests of North America

What is the conservation status of Hesperostipa comata?

Least Concern

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

Franz Josef Ruprecht (1814-1870): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rupr.' in the authors string.
Carl Bernhard von Trinius (1778-1844): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Trin.' in the authors string.
Mary Elizabeth Barkworth (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barkworth' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:969792-1: 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].