Status:
valid
Authors:
Vickery
Source:
wcs
Year:
1941
Citation Micro:
Contr. New South Wales Natl. Herb. 1: 105 (1941)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000843325
Common Names
- Agrostis boormanii
- Boormanii Wheatgrass
- Boormanii Crested Wheatgrass
Description
Agrostis boormanii (also called Boorman's bentgrass, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to Europe, Asia, and North America. It is a perennial grass that grows in moist, shady areas, such as woodlands, meadows, and stream banks.
Uses & Benefits
Agrostis boormanii is used as an ornamental grass and for erosion control. It is also used as a forage crop for livestock and as a source of fiber for paper production.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Agrostis boormanii is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, thin grass with a long, narrow leaf blade.
Cultivation and Propagation
Agrostis boormanii 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 boormanii
Agrostis boormanii can be found in the western United States and western Canada.
Agrostis boormanii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Agrostis boormanii?
Agrostis boormanii
What type of plant is Agrostis boormanii?
Grass
Where is Agrostis boormanii found?
Asia
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:385490-1: 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].