Stipa assyriaca - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hand.-Mazz.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1914
Citation Micro:
Ann. K. K. Naturhist. Hofmus. 28: 26 (1914)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000901743
Common Names
- Assyriaca Feather Grass
- Stipa Feather Grass
- Feathertop Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Stipa assyriaca (also called Assyrian Needlegrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Syria and Iraq. It grows in dry, sandy soils and is characterized by its narrow, needle-like leaves and its tall, slender stems.
Uses & Benefits
Stipa assyriaca is used as an ornamental grass, for erosion control, and for its ability to attract birds and other wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Stipa assyriaca has a small, yellow flower head with a single spikelet. Its seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have a single leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Stipa assyriaca 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 assyriaca
Stipa assyriaca is native to the Middle East and North Africa.
Stipa assyriaca FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stipa assyriaca?
Stipa assyriaca
What is the common name of Stipa assyriaca?
Assyrian Needlegrass
What is the natural habitat of Stipa assyriaca?
Dry grasslands, woodlands, and disturbed areas
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
Heinrich von Handel-Mazzetti (1882-1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hand.-Mazz.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:423123-1: 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].