Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
robinsonii
ID:
841671

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Druce) Melderis & D.C.McClint.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Suppl. Wild Flow. Guernsey : 49 (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000841006

Common Names

  • Agropogon robinsonii
  • Robinson's Wild Rye
  • Robinson Wildrye

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Description

Agropogon robinsonii (also called Robinson's Agropogon, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Europe and Asia. It grows in moist, shady areas and is often found in forests and woodlands. It has a clumping growth habit and can reach up to 1 meter in height. Its leaves are linear and up to 10 cm long.

Uses & Benefits

Agropogon robinsonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Agropogon robinsonii has small yellow flowers with a single seed in each seed capsule. The seedlings are small and have a single seedling leaf. The seeds are small and black.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Agropogon robinsonii can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade.

Where to Find Agropogon robinsonii

Agropogon robinsonii is native to Japan and can be found in montane forests.

Agropogon robinsonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Agropogon robinsonii?

Agropogon robinsonii

What is the common name of Agropogon robinsonii?

Robinson's Agropogon

Where is Agropogon robinsonii found?

Agropogon robinsonii is found in North America

Species in the Agropogon 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

George Claridge Druce (1850-1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Druce' in the authors string.
David Charles McClintock (1913-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.C.McClint.' in the authors string.
Aleksandre Melderis (1909-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Melderis' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:944560-1: 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].