Stipa tirsa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Steven
Source:
wcs
Year:
1857
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Imp. Naturalistes Moscou 30(II): 115 (1857)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000902952
Common Names
- Stipa tirsa
- Tirsa Needlegrass
- Tirsa Feathertop
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Stipa tirsa (also called Tirsa Needlegrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the Mediterranean region and parts of Asia. It grows in dry, sandy soils, and is often found in grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Stipa tirsa 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 tiraquensis has a long, narrow inflorescence with a single spikelet at the tip. Seed: The seeds of Stipa tiraquensis are small, brown and oval in shape. Seedlings: Stipa tiraquensis seedlings are thin and delicate with narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Stipa tirsa is a perennial grass that grows in full sun and prefers well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. Propagation is by seed or division of the clumps.
Where to Find Stipa tirsa
Stipa tirsa can be found in the Mediterranean region.
Stipa tirsa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stipa tirsa?
Stipa tirsa
What is the common name of Stipa tirsa?
Tirsa needlegrass
Where does Stipa tirsa grow?
It is native to 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
Christian von Steven (1781-1863): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steven' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:423823-1: 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].