Stipa caucasica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Schmalh.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1892
Citation Micro:
Ber. Deutsch. Bot. Ges. 10: 293 (1892)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000901873
Common Names
- Caucasian Needlegrass
- Caucasian Bristle-Grass
- Caucasian Hair Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Stipa caucasica (also called Caucasian Needlegrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry, sunny areas, often in rocky or sandy soils.
Uses & Benefits
Stipa caucasica is used as an ornamental grass in gardens and landscaping, and is also used to create erosion control on slopes and hillsides.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Stipa caucasica sub. caucasicaStipa caucasica var. fanica M.Nobis, P.D.Gudkova & A.Nowak
Stipa caucasica sub. nikolai M.Nobis, A.Nobis & A.Nowak
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Stipa caucasica 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 caucasica is a perennial grass native to the Caucasus region. It is a hardy plant that can tolerate a wide range of temperatures and soil types. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in spring or early summer. The plant can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Stipa caucasica
Stipa caucasica can be found in the Caucasus Mountains.
Stipa caucasica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stipa caucasica?
Stipa caucasica
What is the common name of Stipa caucasica?
Caucasian Needle Grass
What is the natural habitat of Stipa caucasica?
Dry grasslands and steppes
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
Johannes Theodor Schmalhausen (1849-1894): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schmalh.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:423207-1: 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].