Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
roylei
ID:
903423

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mez

Source:
wcs

Year:
1921

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 17: 207. 1921

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000902758

Common Names

  • Royle's Needle Grass
  • Stipa roylei
  • Royle Needle Grass

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Description

Stipa roylei (also called Royle's 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 roylei is a drought-tolerant grass that is used in landscaping and as an ornamental plant. It is also used to stabilize soil and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stipa roylei 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 roylei 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 roylei

Stipa roylei 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 roylei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stipa roylei?

Stipa roylei

What is the common name of Stipa roylei?

Royle's needlegrass

Where does Stipa roylei grow?

Stipa roylei 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,

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