Stipa venusta - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Phil.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1891
Citation Micro:
Anales Mus. Nac. Santiago de Chile 8: 81 (1891)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000903008
Common Names
- Venusta Needlegrass
- Venusta Stipa
- Venusta Spear-grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Stipa venusta (also called Feather Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the Mediterranean region. It has thin, wiry stems and narrow, linear leaves. It grows in dry, sunny areas and is often found in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Stipa venusta is used as an ornamental grass in gardens and landscaping. It is drought tolerant and can be used to control erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Stipa venusta has a small, yellowish-brown flower head with a single spikelet. Its seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. Its seedlings are thin, light green and have a single, long leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Stipa venusta is a perennial grass that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some light shade.
Where to Find Stipa venusta
Stipa venusta can be found in dry grasslands in the Mediterranean region.
Stipa venusta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Stipa venusta?
Stipa venusta
Where is Stipa venusta native to?
Southwestern United States and Mexico
What type of soil does Stipa venusta prefer?
Well-drained, sandy soil
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
Rodolfo Amando Philippi (1808-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Phil.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:246359-2: 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].