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Calamagrostis pseudophragmites

Scientific Name: Calamagrostis pseudophragmites

Family: Poaceae

Category: Monocot

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Calamagrostis pseudophragmites

Calamagrostis pseudophragmites, also known as coastal small-reed, is a perennial grass species belonging to the Poaceae family.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Calamagrostis pseudophragmites (Hall.f.) Koel.
  • Family: Poaceae (Grass family)
  • Synonyms:
    • Arundo pseudophragmites A. Haller
    • Calamagrostis nepalensis Nees ex Steudel
    • Calamagrostis littorea DC.
    • Arundo glauca M.
  • Subspecies:
    • Calamagrostis pseudophragmites subsp. dubia (Bunge) Tzvelev
    • Calamagrostis pseudophragmites subsp. tartarica (Hook.f.) Tzvelev
    • Calamagrostis pseudophragmites subsp. pseudophragmites

Distribution and Habitat

  • This grass is found in Europe, typically along water sources such as canals and rivers.
  • It has also been found in the Czech Republic and is recorded at altitudes from 1500 to 4600 meters.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Habit: Perennial with elongated rhizomes.
  • Culms: Erect, ranging from 20 to 150 cm in height.
  • Ligule: An acute, eciliate membrane measuring 4 to 10 mm long.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • Calamagrostis pseudophragmites is a host for the rust fungus *Puccinia sessilis*.

Resources and Further Information

  • USDA NRCS PLANTS Database: plants.usda.gov/java/profile?symbol=CAPS10
  • GBIF: www.gbif.org/species/4108217
  • Catalogue of Life: www.catalogueoflife.org//799f9d6cdf718e952a3e1dfbf754d7b4
  • WCSP: Provides species details for Calamagrostis pseudophragmites (Haller f.) Koeler.
  • Euro+Med Plantbase: ww2.bgbm.org/EuroPlusMed/PTaxonDetail.asp?NameId
  • PESI portal: www.eu-nomen.eu/portal/taxon.php?GUID=00C6056F-AC60
  • Encyclopedia of Life
  • BoLD: www.boldsystems.org/index.php/Taxbrowser_Taxonpage?taxid
  • Biodiversity Heritage Library: www.biodiversitylibrary.org/name/Calamagrostis_pseudophragmites_(Hall%24f%24)_Koeler