Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
laevis
ID:
902277

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Petrie) Connor

Source:
wcs

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
New Zealand J. Bot. 32: 146 (1994)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000901612

Common Names

  • Stenostachys laevis
  • Smooth Needlegrass
  • Smooth Oatgrass

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Description

Stenostachys laevis (also called Smooth Stenostachys, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It is a cool-season grass that grows in moist, well-drained soils and is tolerant of shade. It has a bunchgrass form and can reach heights of up to 1.2 meters. Its leaves are flat and can reach up to 25 cm in length.

Uses & Benefits

Stenostachys laevis is a species of grass native to North America. It is used as an ornamental grass and is also used in erosion control and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stenostachys laevis is a small, yellowish-green flower head. The seed is a small, brown, flattened, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, slender, green stem and a few small, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stenostachys laevis is a perennial grass that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is a low-growing species that can reach up to 30 cm in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in spring or fall in a sunny location. Division can be done in spring or fall. The clumps should be divided and replanted in well-drained soil.

Where to Find Stenostachys laevis

Stenostachys laevis is native to California and can be found in dry, open habitats.

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

Donald Petrie (1846-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Petrie' in the authors string.
Henry Eamonn Connor (1922-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Connor' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:988984-1: 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].