Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sareptana
ID:
903443

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.K.Becker

Source:
wcs

Year:
1882

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Imp. Naturalistes Moscou 57(I): 52 (1882)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000902778

Common Names

  • Sarepta Needle Grass
  • Stipa sareptana
  • Sarepta Bristle Grass

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Description

Stipa sareptana (also called Sarepta Feathergrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the semi-arid regions of Central Asia. It grows in dry, sandy soils and is characterized by its narrow, grey-green leaves and its long, slender inflorescences.

Uses & Benefits

Stipa sareptana 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

Stipa sareptana has small, yellowish-green flowers. Its seeds are small, brown, and covered with a thin, papery husk. Its seedlings are thin and grass-like.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stipa sareptana is a perennial grass that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and will tolerate a wide range of soil types. It is best grown in a sunny location with average to dry soil. It can be divided in spring or fall. It can also be propagated by seed, which should be sown in spring or fall.

Where to Find Stipa sareptana

Stipa sareptana 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.

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

Alexander K. Becker (1818-1901): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.K.Becker' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:423728-1: 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].