Stipa hans-meyeri - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Pilg.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1921
Citation Micro:
Beibl. Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 123: 24 (1921)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000902141
Common Names
- Hans-Meyeri Feather Grass
- Hans-Meyeri Needle Grass
- Hans-Meyeri Spear Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Stipa hans-meyeri (also called Hans-Meyer's feather grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Europe and Asia. It has thin, bright green leaves and grows in tufts, reaching a height of up to 1.5 feet. It grows in dry, open areas and is drought tolerant.
Uses & Benefits
Stipa hans-meyeri is used as an ornamental grass in landscaping and is also used to stabilize soil on slopes and embankments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Stipa hans-meyeri has small, yellow-green flowers that are borne in dense panicles. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a tuft of white hairs. The seedlings are slender and have narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Stipa hans-meyeri is a perennial grass that grows in clumps up to 2 feet tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is hardy in USDA zones 6-10. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by division or seed. The seeds should be sown in the spring and the plants will flower in the summer.
Where to Find Stipa hans-meyeri
Stipa hans-meyeri is native to Central and South America.
Stipa hans-meyeri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stipa hans-meyeri?
Stipa hans-meyeri
What is the common name of Stipa hans-meyeri?
Hans-Meyer's Needlegrass
What type of plant is Stipa hans-meyeri?
Grass
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
Robert Knud Friedrich Pilger (1876-1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pilg.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:423373-1: 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].