Stipa macbridei - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hitchc.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1923
Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 28: 197 (1923)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000902389
Common Names
- MacBride's Needlegrass
- MacBride's Stipa
- Macbridei Needlegrass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Stipa macbridei (also called MacBride's Needle-and-Thread Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the western United States. It has a tuft of narrow, stiff, needle-like leaves and a flowering stem that can reach up to 4 feet in height. It prefers dry, sandy soils and is commonly found in prairies, meadows, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Stipa macbridei is used as an ornamental grass in gardens and landscaping. It is also used as a food source for livestock, and its leaves can be used to make paper and other materials.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Stipa macbridei is a yellowish-green spikelet. The seed is a small, hard, dark brown grain. The seedlings are thin and have a single leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Stipa macbridei is a perennial grass native to Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan. It grows in dry, sandy soils and can tolerate drought and heat. It is best propagated by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seed should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination. Once established, this grass is very low maintenance and requires little to no care.
Where to Find Stipa macbridei
Stipa macbridei is native to the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Italy, and Greece.
Stipa macbridei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stipa macbridei?
Stipa macbridei
What is the common name of Stipa macbridei?
MacBride's Needlegrass
What type of plant is Stipa macbridei?
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
A. S. Hitchcock (1865-1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hitchc.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:246104-2: 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].