Stipa almeriensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
F.M.Vázquez
Source:
wcs
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Malac. 31: 78 (2006)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000908393
Common Names
- Stipa Almeriensis
- Almeriensis Stipa
- Almeriensis Grass
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Stipa almeriensis (also called Almería Needlegrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass species native to the Iberian Peninsula. It has a tufted growth habit and long, narrow leaves. It grows in dry, sunny areas and is often found in grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Stipa almeriensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping, as well as for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Stipa almeriensis has small, yellow flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small and brown, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Stipa almeriensis is a perennial grass that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can tolerate some drought but will need regular watering during dry periods. It can also be grown in containers.
Where to Find Stipa almeriensis
Stipa almeriensis is native to the Mediterranean region, including Spain, France, and Italy.
Stipa almeriensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stipa almeriensis?
Stipa almeriensis
What type of plant is Stipa almeriensis?
Grass
Where is Stipa almeriensis native to?
Almeria, Spain
Species in the Stipa genus
Stipa academica, Stipa adoxa, Stipa aktauensis, Stipa alaica, Stipa aliena, Stipa annua, Stipa apertifolia, Stipa arabica, Stipa araxensis, Stipa argillosa, Stipa asperella, Stipa atlantica, Stipa austroaltaica, Stipa austroitalica, Stipa badachschanica, Stipa baicalensis, Stipa balansae, Stipa barbata, Stipa barrancaensis, Stipa bavarica, Stipa bomanii, Stipa brachyptera, Stipa breviflora, Stipa breviseta, Stipa bungeana, Stipa capillacea, Stipa capillata, Stipa caucasica, Stipa chingii, Stipa conferta, Stipa consanguinea, Stipa cretacea, Stipa czerepanovii, Stipa daghestanica, Stipa dasyphylla, Stipa dasyvaginata, Stipa dregeana, Stipa drobovii, Stipa durifolia, Stipa ehrenbergiana, Stipa endotricha, Stipa fallacina, Stipa gaubae, Stipa gegarkunii, Stipa gnezdilloi, Stipa gracilis, Stipa grandis, Stipa hans-meyeri, Stipa henrardiana, Stipa henryi,
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
Francisco María Vázquez (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.M.Vázquez' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60446539-2: 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].