Stipa rigidiseta - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Pilg.) Hitchc.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1925
Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 24: 285 (1925)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000902748
Common Names
- Rigid Bristle Grass
- Stipa rigidiseta
- Rigid Bristlegrass
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Stipa rigidiseta (also called Rigid Bristle-Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to western North America. 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 rigidiseta is used as an ornamental grass in gardens and as a forage grass for livestock. It is also used for erosion control and as a soil stabilizer.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Stipa rigidiseta is a small, yellowish-brown spikelet, with awns up to 1 cm long. The seed is a small, dark-brown caryopsis. The seedlings are slender and have a short, tufted leaf sheath.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Stipa rigidiseta 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 rigidiseta
Stipa rigidiseta is native to the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, and Italy.
Stipa rigidiseta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stipa rigidiseta?
Stipa rigidiseta
What is the common name of Stipa rigidiseta?
Rigid needlegrass
Where does Stipa rigidiseta grow?
Stipa rigidiseta is found in the western United States and Canada
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:246290-2: 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].