Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
ophitidis
ID:
858444

Status:
valid

Authors:
(J.T.Howell) Nygren

Source:
wcs

Year:
1954

Citation Micro:
Hereditas (Lund) 40: 388 (1954)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000857779



Common Names

  • Ophitidis Reed Grass
  • Tall Reed Grass
  • Reed Bent Grass


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Description

Calamagrostis ophitidis (also called Ophiuchus grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to North America. It has narrow, flat leaves and grows in moist, shady areas, such as along riverbanks and in mountain meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Calamagrostis ophitidis 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 ophitidis 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 ophitidis is a perennial grass native to the mountains of western North America. It can be grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is best done by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown in the fall or early spring and kept moist until germination, which can take up to several weeks.

Where to Find Calamagrostis ophitidis

Calamagrostis ophitidis is native to Japan and can be found in moist meadows, thickets, and forests.

Calamagrostis ophitidis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calamagrostis ophitidis?

Calamagrostis ophitidis

What is the common name of Calamagrostis ophitidis?

Ophitid reedgrass

Where is Calamagrostis ophitidis native to?

North America

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

John Thomas Howell (1903-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.T.Howell' in the authors string.
Axel Nygren (1912-1987): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nygren' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:40538-2: 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].