Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rosea
ID:
903419

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hitchc.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 24: 272 (1925)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000902754

Common Names

  • Rose Needle Grass
  • Stipa rosea
  • Rose Bristle Grass

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Description

Stipa rosea (also called Rose Needlegrass, 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 rosea is used as an ornamental grass in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a forage grass for livestock and wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stipa rosea 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Stipa rosea is a perennial grass native to the Mediterranean region. It grows up to 1.2 m (4 ft) tall and 0.6 m (2 ft) wide. It has narrow, arching leaves and long, silky, white-tipped flower spikes. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is by division in spring or by seed in fall or spring.

Where to Find Stipa rosea

Stipa rosea is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands, steppes, and open woodlands. It is also found in parts of North Africa and the Middle East.

Stipa rosea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stipa rosea?

Stipa rosea

What is the common name of Stipa rosea?

Rose needlegrass

Where does Stipa rosea grow?

Stipa rosea 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:423713-1: 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].