Stipa trichoides - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
P.A.Smirn.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1925
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 21: 233 (1925)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000902965
Common Names
- Trichoides Grass
- Pampas Grass
- Silver Spear Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Stipa trichoides (also called Bristly Needle Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Europe and Asia. It has long, narrow leaves and its flower heads are usually 1-2 cm long. It grows in dry, rocky places and is tolerant of drought and heat.
Uses & Benefits
Stipa trichoides 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 trichoides has a long, narrow inflorescence with a single spikelet at the tip. Seed: The seeds of Stipa trichoides are small, brown and oval in shape. Seedlings: Stipa trichoides seedlings are thin and delicate with narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Stipa trichoides is a perennial grass that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is best grown in USDA hardiness zones 5-9.
Where to Find Stipa trichoides
Stipa trichoides can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Italy, and Greece.
Stipa trichoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stipa trichoides?
Stipa trichoides
What is the common name of Stipa trichoides?
Hairy needlegrass
Where does Stipa trichoides grow?
It is native to western North America.
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
Pavel Smirnov (1896-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.A.Smirn.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:423832-1: 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].