Agrostis angrenica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Butkov) Tzvelev
Source:
wcs
Year:
1971
Citation Micro:
Novosti Sist. Vyssh. Rast. 8: 59 (1971)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000843224
Common Names
- Angrenica Bentgrass
- Angrenica Bent
- Alpine Bentgrass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Agrostis angrenica (also called Angren Bentgrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Central and 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 angrenica 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 angrenica is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and light green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Agrostis angrenica is a perennial grass that is native to the Mediterranean region. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be sown in early spring. It can also be propagated by division in early spring.
Where to Find Agrostis angrenica
Agrostis angrenica can be found in wet meadows, swamps, and marshes in Central Asia.
Agrostis angrenica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Agrostis angrenica?
Agrostis angrenica
What is the common name of Agrostis angrenica?
Angren bentgrass
Where is Agrostis angrenica native to?
Europe
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
Nikolai Tzvelev (1925-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tzvelev' in the authors string.
Aleksandr Yakovlevich Butkov (1911-1981): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Butkov' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:385416-1: 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].