Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bettyae
ID:
843969

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.W.L.Jacobs

Source:
wcs

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Telopea 9: 679 (2001 publ. 2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000843304

Common Names

  • Betty's Bentgrass
  • Betty Bentgrass
  • Betty Bent

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Description

Agrostis bettyae (also called Betty's Bentgrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia. It grows in dry, sandy, or rocky soils, and is often found in meadows, pastures, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Agrostis bettyae is used as a turf grass and for erosion control. It is also used as a forage grass for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Agrostis bettyae is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a single stem with two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Agrostis bettyae is a perennial grass native to North America. It is a low-growing grass that grows in tufts and can reach up to 2 feet in height. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and should be kept moist until germination occurs. Division should be done in spring or fall when the plant is actively growing. The roots should be divided into small sections and replanted in the desired location.

Where to Find Agrostis bettyae

Agrostis bettyae is native to North America and is found in moist, shady areas. It is a perennial grass.

Agrostis bettyae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Agrostis bettyae?

Agrostis bettyae

What is the common name of Agrostis bettyae?

Betty's Bentgrass

Where is Agrostis bettyae native to?

Europe, Asia, and North Africa

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

Surrey Jacobs (1946-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.W.L.Jacobs' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:20008657-1: 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].