Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
khovdensis
ID:
1521060

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.Q.Zhao

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. Fenn. 56: 95 (2018)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000007735

Common Names

  • Stipa khovdensis
  • Khovdensis Stipa
  • Khovdensis Needle-grass

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Description

Stipa khovdensis (also called Khovd Needlegrass, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Poaceae. It is a perennial grass that grows up to 1 m tall and is native to India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. It is found in moist grasslands and rocky hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Stipa khovdensis is used as an ornamental plant and for soil erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Stipa khovdensis are small, white and bell-shaped. The seeds are tiny, black and glossy. The seedlings are small, green and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Stipa khovdensis is best done through division of the rhizomes. The rhizomes should be planted in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist but not soggy. The plant should be kept in a warm, sunny location and fertilized regularly. Propagation can also be done through seed, but this is more difficult and less successful.

Where to Find Stipa khovdensis

Stipa khovdensis is native to Central Asia and can be found in dry grasslands and scrublands.

Stipa khovdensis FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Stipa khovdensis?

Stipa khovdensis is found in the Cerrado region of Brazil.

What is the average height of Stipa khovdensis?

Stipa khovdensis typically grows to a height of 1-2 meters.

What is the flowering season of Stipa khovdensis?

Stipa khovdensis flowers from April to June.

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

POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77195775-1: 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].