Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sosnowskyi
ID:
903511

Status:
valid

Authors:
Seredin

Source:
wcs

Year:
1961

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mater. Gerb. Bot. Inst. Komarova Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R. 21: 58 (1961)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000902846

Common Names

  • Sosnowskyi Grass
  • Feather Grass
  • Fairy Tails Grass

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Description

Stipa sosnowskyi (also called Sosnowsky's Needle Grass, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to Central 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 sosnowskyi 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

Stipa sosnowskyi has a flower that is a small, yellowish-green spikelet with awns that are up to 2 cm long. The seed is a small, dark brown caryopsis with a short awn. The seedlings are slender and have an upright growth habit.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stipa sosnowskyi is a perennial grass native to South America, typically found in Argentina, Bolivia, and Peru. It is a tufted grass, growing up to 1 m in height, with narrow, linear leaves. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny position. The seed should be lightly covered with soil and watered regularly until the seedlings are established.

Where to Find Stipa sosnowskyi

Stipa sosnowskyi can be found in the Caucasus region.

Stipa sosnowskyi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stipa sosnowskyi?

Stipa sosnowskyi

What is the common name of Stipa sosnowskyi?

Sosnowsky's Needlegrass

Where is Stipa sosnowskyi found?

Stipa sosnowskyi is found in the Caucasus and Central Asia.

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

R.M. Seredin (b.1912): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Seredin' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:423760-1: 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].