Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
araxensis
ID:
902384

Status:
valid

Authors:
Grossh.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1927

Citation Micro:
Beih. Bot. Centralbl. 44(2): 200 (1927)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000901719

Common Names

  • Stipa araxensis
  • Araxes Needlegrass
  • Araxes Oatgrass

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Description

Stipa araxensis (also called Arax Needlegrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass species native to the tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It grows in open grasslands, savannas, and disturbed areas, and can reach up to 1 m in height.

Uses & Benefits

Stipa araxensis is a drought-tolerant ornamental grass that is used for erosion control, as a windbreak, and as a specimen plant in gardens and landscapes.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Stipa araxensis var. araxensis
Stipa araxensis var. mikojanovica M.Nobis

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stipa araxensis is a small, yellow-green spikelet, with a single floret. The seed is a small, dark brown grain. The seedlings are slender, with a single leaf and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stipa araxensis is a perennial grass that is native to the Caucasus Mountains. It grows in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soils. It can be propagated by seed or division. Sow the seeds in spring or autumn in well-drained soil and keep the soil moist. Divide the clumps in spring or autumn and replant in well-drained soil.

Where to Find Stipa araxensis

Stipa araxensis is native to the Caucasus region.

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

Aleksandr Grossheim (1888-1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Grossh.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:423104-1: 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].