Stipa badachschanica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Roshev.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1949
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mater. Gerb. Bot. Inst. Komarova Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R. 11: 19 (1949)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000901764
Common Names
- Badachschanica Feather Grass
- Stipa Feather Grass
- Feathertop Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Stipa badachschanica (also called Badakhshan Needlegrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Central Asia. It grows in dry, sandy soils and is characterized by its narrow, needle-like leaves and its tall, slender stems.
Uses & Benefits
Stipa badachschanica is used as an ornamental grass, for erosion control, and for its ability to attract birds and other wildlife.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Stipa badachschanica var. pamirica (Roshev.) M.NobisStipa badachschanica var. badachschanica
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Stipa badachschanica are small and yellowish-green. The seeds are small, dark brown and slightly curved. The seedlings are thin and have a long, narrow stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Stipa badachschanica is a perennial grass native to the Mediterranean region. It is a low-growing grass that forms dense tufts of foliage. It is tolerant of drought and heat and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can be propagated by division or seed. It can be used in rock gardens, borders, and as a groundcover.
Where to Find Stipa badachschanica
Stipa badachschanica can be found in Tajikistan.
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
Roman Rozhevits (1882-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roshev.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:423137-1: 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].