Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
curtiseta
ID:
874786

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hitchc.) Barkworth

Source:
wcs

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 74: 16 (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000874121

Common Names

  • Hesperostipa curtiseta
  • Curtiseta Hesperostipa
  • Curtiseta Hesperostipa

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Description

Hesperostipa curtiseta (also called 'Curtis' 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 curtiseta 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hesperostipa curtiseta is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are thin, green and have seventeen leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hesperostipa curtiseta is a perennial grass native to western North America. It is found in dry, open areas, often in sandy soils. It can be propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in the spring. Division should be done in the spring or fall. The clumps should be divided into smaller pieces and replanted.

Where to Find Hesperostipa curtiseta

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

Hesperostipa curtiseta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hesperostipa curtiseta?

Hesperostipa curtiseta

What is the natural habitat of Hesperostipa curtiseta?

Tropical forests of North America

What is the conservation status of Hesperostipa curtiseta?

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

A. S. Hitchcock (1865-1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hitchc.' 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:1027815-2: 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].