Stipa ovczinnikovii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Roshev.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1934
Citation Micro:
Fl. URSS 2: 87 (1934)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000902542
Common Names
- Ovczinnikovii Oatgrass
- Ovczinnikovii Foxtail
- Ovczinnikovii Spear Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Stipa ovczinnikovii (also called Ovczinnikov's Needlegrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to western Asia. It has a tufted habit and grows to a height of 0.3–1 m. It has a long, narrow inflorescence with awns up to 3 cm long. It is found in dry, sandy soils in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed sites.
Uses & Benefits
Stipa ovczinnikovii is used for erosion control, as an ornamental grass, and for the production of hay and forage.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Stipa ovczinnikovii has a flower with a long, slender awn that is held in a nodding position. The seed is a small, dark brown, three-sided nutlet. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Stipa ovczinnikovii is a perennial grass that grows in clumps and can reach up to 1.5 m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or division of the clumps. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn and should be lightly covered with soil. Division of the clumps should be done in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Stipa ovczinnikovii
Stipa ovczinnikovii is native to the Mediterranean region.
Stipa ovczinnikovii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stipa ovczinnikovii?
Stipa ovczinnikovii
What is the common name of Stipa ovczinnikovii?
Ovczinnikov's Feather Grass
What is the natural habitat of Stipa ovczinnikovii?
Grasslands and steppes
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
Roman Rozhevits (1882-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roshev.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:423601-1: 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].