Status:
valid
Authors:
Munro ex Hook.f.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1896
Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 7: 256 (1896)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000843346
Common Names
- Brachiata Bentgrass
- Brachiata's Bentgrass
- Brachiata Bent
Description
Agrostis brachiata (also called Short-awned bentgrass, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to Europe and Asia. It is a perennial grass that grows in moist, shady areas, such as woodlands, meadows, and stream banks.
Uses & Benefits
Agrostis brachiata 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 brachiata 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 brachiata is a perennial grass native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers full sun and moist, 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 brachiata
Agrostis brachiata can be found in the Mediterranean region.
Agrostis brachiata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Agrostis brachiata?
Agrostis brachiata
What is the common name of Agrostis brachiata?
Hairy bentgrass
What type of grass is Agrostis brachiata?
Cool-season grass
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:385498-1: 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].