Stipa bavarica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Martinovský & H.Scholz
Source:
wcs
Year:
1968
Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 4: 322 (1968)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000901782
Common Names
- Bavarica Feather Grass
- Stipa Feather Grass
- Feathertop Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Stipa bavarica (also called Bavarian Needlegrass, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to Europe. It grows up to 1m tall, with a thin, wiry stem and small, oval leaves. It prefers dry, sandy soils and is often found in grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Stipa bavarica is used as an ornamental grass, for erosion control, and for its ability to attract birds and other wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Stipa bavarica has a small, yellowish-green flower with a long, thin awn. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a long, thin awn.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Stipa bavarica is a perennial grass native to the steppes of Central Asia. It is a low-growing grass with a clumping habit, and is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in early spring or late fall. It is also possible to propagate from seed, but the seeds must be fresh and viable.
Where to Find Stipa bavarica
Stipa bavarica can be found in Germany.
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
Hildemar Scholz (1928-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Scholz' in the authors string.
Jan Otakar Martinovský (1903-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Martinovský' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:423144-1: 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].