Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
koelerioides
ID:
858151

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vasey

Source:
wcs

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Bot. Gaz. 16: 147 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000857486



Common Names

  • Koelerioides Reedgrass
  • Koelerioides Reed Canarygrass
  • Reed Canarygrass


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Description

Calamagrostis koelerioides (also called 'Koeler's Reed Grass', among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the Himalayas and the mountains of Central Asia. It grows in moist meadows, along streambanks, and in other wet habitats. It has narrow, linear leaves and long, slender, purplish-green flower spikes.

Uses & Benefits

Calamagrostis koelerioides is a popular ornamental grass, used in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a cover crop.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Calamagrostis koelerioides is a small, white spikelet with a single floret. The seed is a small, light brown grain. The seedlings are thin and grass-like.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calamagrostis koelerioides is a perennial grass native to the mountains of Central Asia. It is a low-growing grass that can reach up to 1.5 feet in height. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun. Propagation is best done by division in the spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-prepared seedbed and lightly covered. It is a good choice for erosion control and can be used in meadows, as a ground cover, or in naturalized areas.

Where to Find Calamagrostis koelerioides

Calamagrostis koelerioides can be found in the mountains of Central Asia.

Calamagrostis koelerioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calamagrostis koelerioides?

Calamagrostis koelerioides

What is the common name of Calamagrostis koelerioides?

Koelerioides Reedgrass

What is the natural habitat of Calamagrostis koelerioides?

Meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands

Species in the Calamagrostis genus

Calamagrostis acutiflora, Calamagrostis andrejewii, Calamagrostis badzhalensis, Calamagrostis bihariensis, Calamagrostis hartmaniana, Calamagrostis haussknechtiana, Calamagrostis indagata, Calamagrostis kotulae, Calamagrostis kuznetzovii, Calamagrostis ponojensis, Calamagrostis prahliana, Calamagrostis pseudodeschampsioides, Calamagrostis rigens, Calamagrostis strigosa, Calamagrostis subchalybaea, Calamagrostis subepigeios, Calamagrostis submonticola, Calamagrostis subneglecta, Calamagrostis tatianae, Calamagrostis torgesiana, Calamagrostis uralensis, Calamagrostis ussuriensis, Calamagrostis vassiljevii, Calamagrostis wirtgeniana, Calamagrostis zerninensis, Calamagrostis abnormis, Calamagrostis acuminata, Calamagrostis affinis, Calamagrostis ajanensis, Calamagrostis alajica, Calamagrostis albiflora, Calamagrostis altaica, Calamagrostis angustifolia, Calamagrostis anthoxanthoides, Calamagrostis appressa, Calamagrostis archboldii, Calamagrostis arenaria, Calamagrostis arundinacea, Calamagrostis atjehensis, Calamagrostis australis, Calamagrostis austrodensa, Calamagrostis austroscaberula, Calamagrostis autumnalis, Calamagrostis avenoides, Calamagrostis balkharica, Calamagrostis baltica, Calamagrostis benthamiana, Calamagrostis bogotensis, Calamagrostis bolanderi, Calamagrostis borii,

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

George Vasey (1822-1893): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vasey' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:40469-2: 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].