Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
matsumurae
ID:
858314

Status:
valid

Authors:
Maxim.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1888

Citation Micro:
Bull. Acad. Imp. Sci. Saint-Pétersbourg , sér. 3, 32: 628 (1888)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000857649



Common Names

  • Matsumurae Reed Grass
  • Matsumurae Feather Reed Grass
  • Matsumurae Reed Grass


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Description

Calamagrostis matsumurae (also called Japanese Reed Grass, among many other common names) is a species of grass in the Poaceae family. It is native to Japan, Korea, and China. It is a perennial grass, growing to 0.5–1 m tall. The leaves are alternate, 10–20 cm long, with a rough texture.

Uses & Benefits

Calamagrostis matsumurae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a food source for livestock and as a source of building materials.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Calamagrostis matsumurae is a small, silky spikelet that is reddish-brown in color. The seed of this plant is a small, dark brown grain. The seedlings are small and have two to three leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calamagrostis matsumurae is a perennial grass native to eastern Asia. It is an evergreen grass that grows in clumps and can reach up to 1.5 meters in height. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is done by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in well-prepared, moist soil and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in spring or early summer, when the plant is actively growing.

Where to Find Calamagrostis matsumurae

Calamagrostis matsumurae is native to Asia. It can be found in moist woodlands, meadows, and along streams and lakes. It is also cultivated as an ornamental plant.

Calamagrostis matsumurae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calamagrostis matsumurae?

Calamagrostis matsumurae

What is the common name of Calamagrostis matsumurae?

Matsumura Reedgrass

What is the natural habitat of Calamagrostis matsumurae?

Calamagrostis matsumurae is native to Japan

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

Karl Maximovich (1827-1891): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maxim.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:394635-1: 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].