Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
saxicola
ID:
874788

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hitchc.) Valdés-Reyna & Barkworth

Source:
wcs

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 48: 384 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000874123

Common Names

  • Hesperostipa saxicola
  • Saxicolous Hesperostipa
  • Saxicolous Hesperostipa

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Description

Hesperostipa saxicola (also called 'Rocky Mountain Needle-and-Thread Grass', among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the Rocky Mountains and other parts of 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 saxicola 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 saxicola is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are thin, green and have nineteen leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hesperostipa saxicola is a perennial grass native to western North America. It is found in dry, open areas, often in rocky 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 saxicola

Hesperostipa saxicola can be found in the western United States.

Hesperostipa saxicola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hesperostipa saxicola?

Hesperostipa saxicola

What is the natural habitat of Hesperostipa saxicola?

Tropical forests of North America

What is the conservation status of Hesperostipa saxicola?

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.
Jesús Valdés-Reyna (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Valdés-Reyna' 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:60426411-2: 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].