Status:
valid
Authors:
L.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1753
Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 62 (1753)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000843382
Common Names
- Dog Bentgrass
- Dog Bent
- Dog Bentgrass
Description
Agrostis canina (also called dog bent, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to Europe and Asia. It is a perennial grass that grows to a height of 10 to 40 cm. It has a short rhizome system and a fibrous root system. It is found in dry, open habitats, such as grasslands, woodlands, and shrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Agrostis canina 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 canina is a small, white spikelet with a single floret. The seed is a small, brown caryopsis. The seedling is a small, slender grass with a short, erect stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Agrostis canina is a perennial grass that is native to Europe and Asia. It is a hardy plant that can tolerate a wide range of soils and climates. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring in well-drained soil. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The plant should be divided into small clumps and replanted in the desired location.
Where to Find Agrostis canina
Agrostis canina is native to Europe and is found in moist, shady areas. It is a perennial grass.
Agrostis canina FAQ
What is the scientific name of Agrostis canina?
Agrostis canina
What is the common name of Agrostis canina?
Canina bentgrass
What is the natural habitat of Agrostis canina?
Agrostis canina 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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:385537-1: 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].