Stipa scholzii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Valdés
Source:
wcs
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 36: 663 (2006)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000908312
Common Names
- Stipa scholzii
- Scholzii Needle Grass
- Scholz's Needle Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Stipa scholzii (also called Scholz's feather grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the western United States. It has thin, narrow blades and a sweet scent. It prefers moist soils and is often found in meadows, pastures, and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Stipa scholzii is used as an ornamental grass in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Stipa scholzii is a small, yellowish-green inflorescence, with a single spikelet. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin, with small, pointed leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Stipa scholzii is a perennial grass native to the Mediterranean region. It is a hardy plant that can tolerate a wide range of soil types and climates. It is best grown in full sun and in well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, but it can also be propagated by division. It is a fast-growing grass and can spread quickly, so it should be kept in check by regular mowing or trimming.
Where to Find Stipa scholzii
Stipa scholzii is native to South America and can be found in grasslands and savannas.
Stipa scholzii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stipa scholzii?
Stipa scholzii
What is the common name of Stipa scholzii?
Scholz's Feathergrass
Where is Stipa scholzii found?
It is found in Argentina
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
Benito Valdés (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Valdés' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77075493-1: 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].