Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sicula
ID:
903503

Status:
valid

Authors:
Moraldo, la Valva, Ricciardi & Caputo

Source:
wcs

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Delpinoa 23-24: 139 (1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000902838

Common Names

  • Sicula Grass
  • Feather Grass
  • Fairy Tails Grass

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Description

Stipa sicula (also called Sicilian Needle Grass, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to Europe, North Africa, and temperate Asia. It is a perennial grass with an upright habit and grows to a height of 0.3m. It prefers full sun and dry soils.

Uses & Benefits

Stipa sicula is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a forage crop. It is also used to provide habitat for wildlife and to improve soil fertility.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stipa sicula is a small, yellow-green spikelet. Its seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and grass-like.

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Where to Find Stipa sicula

Stipa sicula can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Stipa sicula FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stipa sicula?

Stipa sicula

What is the common name of Stipa sicula?

Sicilian Needlegrass

Where is Stipa sicula found?

Stipa sicula is found in southern Europe and North Africa.

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 Moraldo (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moraldo' in the authors string.
Vincenzo La Valva (1947-2010): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'la Valva' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:928870-1: 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].