Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
spartea
ID:
874789

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Trin.) Barkworth

Source:
wcs

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 74: 16 (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000874124



Common Names

  • Hesperostipa spartea
  • Spartea Hesperostipa
  • Spartea Hesperostipa


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Description

Hesperostipa spartea (also called 'Porcupine Grass', among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to North America. It is found in moist, shady areas, such as near streams and in wet meadows. It has long, narrow leaves and a creeping habit, and can form a dense mat of foliage. It is also known for its distinctive spiky seed heads.

Uses & Benefits

Hesperostipa spartea is used as a traditional medicinal plant for the treatment of fever, pain, and inflammation. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hesperostipa spartea is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are thin, green and have twenty leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hesperostipa spartea is a perennial grass native to western North America. It is found in dry, open areas, often in sandy soils. It can be propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in the spring. Division should be done in the spring or fall. The clumps should be divided into smaller pieces and replanted.

Where to Find Hesperostipa spartea

Hesperostipa spartea can be found in the western United States.

Hesperostipa spartea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hesperostipa spartea?

Hesperostipa spartea

What is the natural habitat of Hesperostipa spartea?

Tropical forests of North America

What is the conservation status of Hesperostipa spartea?

Least Concern

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

Carl Bernhard von Trinius (1778-1844): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Trin.' in the authors string.
Mary Elizabeth Barkworth (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barkworth' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:969795-1: 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].