Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tianschanica
ID:
903608

Status:
valid

Authors:
Roshev.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1916

Citation Micro:
Fl. Asiat. Ross. 12: 149 (1916)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000902943

Common Names

  • Stipa tianschanica
  • Tianschanica Needlegrass
  • Tianschanica Feathertop

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Description

Stipa tianschanica (also called Tianshan Needlegrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the central Asian region. It grows in dry, sandy soils, and is often found in grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Stipa tianschanica is used as an ornamental grass in landscaping and as a fodder for livestock. It is also used to control erosion and windbreaks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Stipa tianschanica has a long, narrow inflorescence with a single spikelet at the tip. Seed: The seeds of Stipa tianschanica are small, brown and oval in shape. Seedlings: Stipa tianschanica seedlings are thin and delicate with narrow leaves.

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Where to Find Stipa tianschanica

Stipa tianschanica is native to the Mediterranean region of Europe and North Africa.

Stipa tianschanica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stipa tianschanica?

Stipa tianschanica

What is the common name of Stipa tianschanica?

Tianshan needlegrass

Where does Stipa tianschanica grow?

It is native to 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

Roman Rozhevits (1882-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roshev.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:423818-1: 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].