Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tibetica
ID:
849112

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Munro ex Stapf) Prob.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1974

Citation Micro:
Novosti Sist. Vyssh. Rast. 11: 52 (1974)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000848447



Common Names

  • Tibet Poa
  • Tibetan Poa
  • Arctopoa tibetica


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Description

Arctopoa tibetica (also called Tibetan Cottongrass, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to temperate regions of Asia. It grows in wet meadows, marshes, and bogs, and can reach up to 1.2 m in height.

Uses & Benefits

Arctopoa tibetica is used as an ornamental grass in gardens and is also used for erosion control and as a soil stabilizer.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Arctopoa tibetica var. tibetica
Arctopoa tibetica var. aristulata (Hook.f.) E.A.Kellogg

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Arctopoa tibetica is yellow and has three petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Arctopoa tibetica is a perennial grass native to the Himalayan region. It is a low-growing grass, growing up to 10 cm tall. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in spring or early summer. Plant divisions in a sunny location with well-drained soil.

Where to Find Arctopoa tibetica

Arctopoa tibetica is found in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Arctopoa tibetica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arctopoa tibetica?

Arctopoa tibetica

What is the common name of Arctopoa tibetica?

Tibetan Reedgrass

What is the natural habitat of Arctopoa tibetica?

Mountain meadows, alpine tundra, and subalpine forests

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

Otto Stapf (1857-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stapf' in the authors string.
Nina Probatova (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Prob.' in the authors string.
William Munro (1818-1880): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Munro' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:389200-1: 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].