Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hissarica
ID:
1324119

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.Nobis

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Pl. Syst. Evol. 299: 1345 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001336573

Common Names

  • Hissarica Stipa
  • Stipa Hissarica
  • Hissarica Stipa

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Description

Stipa hissarica (also called Hissar Needlegrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Central Asia. It has a clump-forming habit and grows to a height of 1 m. It is found in dry, rocky areas and is drought tolerant.

Uses & Benefits

Stipa hissarica is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stipa hissarica is a small, yellow-green flower. The seeds are small and black, with a white tuft of hairs at one end. The seedlings are small and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stipa hissarica is a perennial grass that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by dividing the clumps of plants in the spring or early summer. Seeds can be sown in the spring or autumn and should be lightly covered with soil. It is best to sow the seeds in a cold frame or in a sheltered spot outdoors.

Where to Find Stipa hissarica

Stipa hissarica is found in the dry regions of Central Asia, including Tajikistan and Uzbekistan.

Stipa hissarica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stipa hissarica?

Stipa hissarica

What is the common name of Stipa hissarica?

Hissar Needlegrass

What is the natural habitat of Stipa hissarica?

Grasslands and meadows

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

Marcin Nobis (b.1977): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Nobis' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77130803-1: 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].