Status:
valid
Authors:
M.Nobis
Source:
ipni
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Folia Geobot. 49: 301 (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001339868
Common Names
- Stipa austromongolica
- Austro-Mongolian Stipa
- Austro-Mongolian's Stipa
Description
Stipa austromongolica (also called 'Mongolian Needlegrass', among many other common names) is a species of grass in the genus Stipa. It is native to temperate Asia, from Mongolia to China and Japan. It grows in dry, open grasslands and meadows at elevations of 1000-3000 m. It has long, thin, wiry leaves and small, yellow-green flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Stipa austromongolica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Stipa austromongolica is a pale yellow colour and has a feathery, plume-like structure. The seed of this plant is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings of this plant are small and have a long, thin stem with two leaves at the top.
Cultivation and Propagation
Stipa austromongolica is a species of grass. It is a perennial grass that is native to Mongolia and China. It can be propagated by seed or by division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every two weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Stipa austromongolica
Stipa austromongolica is native to Mongolia and can be found in steppes and semi-deserts.
Stipa austromongolica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stipa austromongolica?
Stipa austromongolica
What type of plant is Stipa austromongolica?
Grass
What is the natural habitat of Stipa austromongolica?
Grassy steppes in Mongolia
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77140631-1: 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].