Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
magnifica
ID:
903063

Status:
valid

Authors:
Junge

Source:
wcs

Year:
1910

Citation Micro:
Izv. Imp. S.-Peterburgsk. Bot. Sada 10: 128 (1910)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000902398

Common Names

  • Magnificent Needlegrass
  • Magnificent Stipa
  • Magnifica Needlegrass

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Description

Stipa magnifica (also called Magnificent Needlegrass, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to the Caucasus region of Eurasia. It is an evergreen perennial grass growing to 0.6 m (2ft) by 0.3 m (1ft in). It is found in dry, sunny, open grasslands and rocky hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Stipa magnifica 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 magnifica is a small, yellowish-green spikelet. The seed is a small, dark brown grain. The seedlings are thin, yellowish-green shoots.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stipa magnifica 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 magnifica

Stipa magnifica is native to the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Stipa magnifica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stipa magnifica?

Stipa magnifica

What is the common name of Stipa magnifica?

Magnificent Needlegrass

What type of plant is Stipa magnifica?

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

Paul Junge (1881-1919): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Junge' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:423531-1: 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].