Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
liebmanniana
ID:
863311

Status:
valid

Authors:
(E.Fourn.) Hitchc.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 17: 323 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000862646



Common Names

  • Liebmann's Deschampsia
  • Liebmann's Hairgrass
  • Liebmann's Tufted Hairgrass


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Description

Deschampsia liebmanniana (also called Liebmann's Hair Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Europe and Asia. It has a clumping habit and grows up to 1 meter tall. It has thin, wiry stems and narrow leaves. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade and is often found in meadows, grasslands, and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Deschampsia liebmanniana is used as an ornamental grass in gardens and landscaping. It is also used for erosion control and forage for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Deschampsia liebmanniana has small, yellowish-green flowers with a tuft of long, thin, white or yellowish-green bracts. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a tuft of long, white hairs. The seedlings are slender and have long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Deschampsia liebmanniana is a perennial grass native to the high mountains of New Zealand. It is easy to cultivate and propagate, and can be grown from seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soils, including clay. It is best to divide the clumps every three to four years to keep the plant vigorous.

Where to Find Deschampsia liebmanniana

Deschampsia liebmanniana can be found in the temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere, including North America, Europe, and Asia.

Deschampsia liebmanniana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Deschampsia liebmanniana?

Deschampsia liebmanniana

What is the common name of Deschampsia liebmanniana?

Liebmann's Hair Grass

What is the natural habitat of Deschampsia liebmanniana?

Mountain meadows and alpine tundra

Species in the Deschampsia genus

Deschampsia airiformis, Deschampsia angusta, Deschampsia antarctica, Deschampsia argentea, Deschampsia berteroana, Deschampsia cespitosa, Deschampsia chapmanii, Deschampsia christophersenii, Deschampsia cordillerarum, Deschampsia danthonioides, Deschampsia domingensis, Deschampsia elongata, Deschampsia gracillima, Deschampsia kingii, Deschampsia klossii, Deschampsia koelerioides, Deschampsia laxa, Deschampsia liebmanniana, Deschampsia looseriana, Deschampsia media, Deschampsia mejlandii, Deschampsia mendocina, Deschampsia mexicana, Deschampsia mildbraedii, Deschampsia nubigena, Deschampsia parvula, Deschampsia patula, Deschampsia pusilla, Deschampsia robusta, Deschampsia setacea, Deschampsia tenella, Deschampsia venustula, Deschampsia wacei, Deschampsia leskovii, Deschampsia baicalensis, Deschampsia berteroana, Deschampsia neumaniana, Deschampsia amurensis, Deschampsia barkalovii, Deschampsia gulariantzii, Deschampsia hultenii, Deschampsia susumanica, Deschampsia sichotensis, Deschampsia aurea, Deschampsia eminens, Deschampsia ovata, Deschampsia podophora, Deschampsia bolanderi, Deschampsia chrysantha, Deschampsia hackelii,

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

A. S. Hitchcock (1865-1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hitchc.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:78105-2: 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].