Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
klimesii
ID:
1328065

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.Nobis

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 174: 166 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001340519

Common Names

  • Stipa klimesii
  • Klimesii Stipa
  • Klimesii's Stipa

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Description

Stipa klimesii (also called 'Klimes' feather grass', 'Klimes' needle grass' and 'Klimes' spear grass', among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Central and Eastern Europe. It has narrow, needle-like leaves and small, yellowish-green flowers. It grows in dry, open grasslands and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Stipa klimesii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Stipa klimesii has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stipa klimesii is an evergreen grass that grows in dry, rocky areas. It can be propagated from seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept in a warm, sunny location. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. Division can be done in early spring or late summer. The divisions should be planted in a well-draining potting mix and kept in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Stipa klimesii

Stipa klimesii is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America, including Mexico, Colombia, and Peru.

Stipa klimesii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stipa klimesii?

Stipa klimesii

What is the natural habitat of Stipa klimesii?

Grasslands and open woodlands

What is the average height of Stipa klimesii?

Up to 1 m

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:77142387-1: 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].