Agrostis calderoniae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Acosta
Source:
wcs
Year:
1987
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 62: 449 (1987)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000843372
Common Names
- Calderoniae Bentgrass
- Calderoniae Bent
- Calderoniae Bentgrass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Agrostis calderoniae (also called Calderon's 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 calderoniae is used as an ornamental grass in gardens, as a turf grass for lawns and golf courses, and for erosion control on slopes and embankments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Agrostis calderoniae 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Agrostis calderoniae can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant once established. It can be mowed to maintain a neat appearance.
Where to Find Agrostis calderoniae
Agrostis calderoniae can be found in the Mediterranean region.
Agrostis calderoniae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Agrostis calderoniae?
Agrostis calderoniae
What is the common name of Agrostis calderoniae?
Calderoniae bentgrass
What is the natural habitat of Agrostis calderoniae?
Agrostis calderoniae is found in wet meadows, marshes, and streambanks in North America.
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
Salvador Acosta-Castellanos (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Acosta' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:271893-2: 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].