Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
scirpoidea
ID:
901431

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Steud.) C.E.Hubb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1952

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 7: 308 (1952)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000900766



Common Names

  • Spartochloa scirpoidea
  • Scirpoidea Grass
  • Giant Feathergrass


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Description

Spartochloa scirpoidea (also called little bluestem, among many other common names) is a perennial grass species native to North America. It grows in dense clumps and is characterized by its narrow, flat leaves and its tall, erect stems. It is found in prairies, meadows, and other grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Spartochloa scirpoidea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Spartochloa scirpoidea is yellow, with a single seed in each seed head. The seedlings are slender with a single leaf and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Spartochloa scirpoidea is a perennial grass native to the Atlantic coast of North America. It is typically found in salt marshes and is tolerant of both salt and brackish water. It can be propagated from seed or by division of the rhizomes. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate some flooding.

Where to Find Spartochloa scirpoidea

Spartochloa scirpoidea is native to South America and is found in salt marshes and coastal areas.

Spartochloa scirpoidea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Spartochloa scirpoidea?

Spartochloa scirpoidea

What is the common name of Spartochloa scirpoidea?

Cattail Grass

What is the natural habitat of Spartochloa scirpoidea?

Salt marshes, mud flats, and tidal creeks

Species in the Spartochloa genus

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

Ernst Gottlieb von Steudel (1783-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steud.' in the authors string.
Charles Edward Hubbard (1900-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.E.Hubb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:422475-1: 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].