Agrostis ambatoensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Asteg.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1982
Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Argent. Bot. 20: 271 (1982)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000843211
Common Names
- Ambato Bentgrass
- Ambato Bent
- Alpine Bentgrass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Agrostis ambatoensis (also called Ambato Bentgrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to South America. It is a tufted grass with narrow, flat leaves and small, inconspicuous flowers. It is found in a variety of habitats, from moist meadows to dry grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Agrostis ambatoensis is used as an ornamental grass in gardens and is also used for erosion control and as a soil stabilizer.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Agrostis ambatoensis is a small, white, spike-like inflorescence. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped grain. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a white-green color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Agrostis ambatoensis is a perennial grass that is native to South America. It is a hardy plant that can tolerate a wide range of soils and climates. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seed should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, it is a low-maintenance grass that requires minimal care.
Where to Find Agrostis ambatoensis
Agrostis ambatoensis can be found in wet meadows, swamps, and marshes in Ecuador.
Agrostis ambatoensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Agrostis ambatoensis?
Agrostis ambatoensis
What is the common name of Agrostis ambatoensis?
Ambatoensis Bentgrass
What is the natural habitat of Agrostis ambatoensis?
Grassy meadows, pastures, and roadsides
Species in the Agrostis genus
Agrostis capillaris, Agrostis carmichaelii, Agrostis castellana, Agrostis amurensis, Agrostis bjoerkmanni, Agrostis castriferrei, Agrostis clavatiformis, Agrostis dimorpholemma, Agrostis hegetschweileri, Agrostis murbeckii, Agrostis paramushirensis, Agrostis subclavata, Agrostis ussuriensis, Agrostis ambatoensis, Agrostis anadyrensis, Agrostis angrenica, Agrostis arvensis, Agrostis atlantica, Agrostis australiensis, Agrostis balansae, Agrostis basalis, Agrostis bergiana, Agrostis bettyae, Agrostis blasdalei, Agrostis boormanii, Agrostis bourgeaei, Agrostis boyacensis, Agrostis brachiata, Agrostis brachyathera, Agrostis breviculmis, Agrostis burmanica, Agrostis calderoniae, Agrostis canina, Agrostis clavata, Agrostis clemensiorum, Agrostis comorensis, Agrostis congestiflora, Agrostis continuata, Agrostis cypricola, Agrostis decaryana, Agrostis delislei, Agrostis densiflora, Agrostis diemenica, Agrostis divaricatissima, Agrostis dshungarica, Agrostis dyeri, Agrostis elliotiana, Agrostis elliotii, Agrostis emirnensis, Agrostis exarata,
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
Marta E. Astegiano (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Asteg.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:7542-2: 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].