Stipa pogonathera - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
É.Desv.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1854
Citation Micro:
Fl. Chil. 6: 277 (1854)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000902670
Common Names
- Stipa pogonathera
- Pogonathera Needlegrass
- Pogonathera Stipa
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Stipa pogonathera (also called Pogonathera Feathertop Grass, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial grass native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa. It has thin, feathery leaves and a flowering stem that can reach up to 1 meter in height. It is found in dry grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Stipa pogonathera is used as an ornamental grass and for erosion control. It is also used as a forage grass for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Stipa pogonathera is a small, yellow-green spikelet, with awns that are up to 1 cm long. The seed is a small, dark brown grain, and the seedlings are thin and grass-like.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Stipa pogonathera is a perennial grass that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown from seed or division. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a sunny spot with well-draining soil. Water the soil regularly and keep it moist. Once the seedlings have emerged, thin them out to allow for adequate space between plants. To propagate from division, dig up the clump and divide it into smaller sections. Replant the sections in the desired location and water them regularly.
Where to Find Stipa pogonathera
Stipa pogonathera is native to South America and can be found in dry grasslands, steppes, and open woodlands.
Stipa pogonathera FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stipa pogonathera?
Stipa pogonathera
What is the common name of Stipa pogonathera?
Bearded Needlegrass
What type of plant is Stipa pogonathera?
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
Étienne-Émile Desvaux (1830-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'É.Desv.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:325573-2: 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].