Agrostis castriferrei - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Waisb.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1905
Citation Micro:
Magyar Bot. Lapok 4: 56 (1905)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000843078
Common Names
- Agrostis castriferrei
- Castriferrei Wheatgrass
- Castriferrei Crested Wheatgrass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Agrostis castriferrei (also called Castriferre's bentgrass, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to Europe and Asia. It is a perennial grass with a tufted growth habit and a creeping rhizome. The leaves are linear, and the inflorescence is a panicle. It grows in meadows, pastures, and other grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Agrostis castriferrei is used for soil stabilization, erosion control, and as a forage crop for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Agrostis castriferrei has small, yellowish-green flowers that appear in clusters on the stems. The seeds are small and brown, and the seedlings are slender and have short roots.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Agrostis castriferrei can be propagated by seed or vegetative means. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Vegetative propagation can be done by division or cuttings. Division should be done in the spring or fall when the plant is actively growing. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Agrostis castriferrei
Agrostis castriferrei is found in the temperate regions of Europe, Asia and North America.
Agrostis castriferrei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Agrostis castriferrei?
Agrostis castriferrei
What is the common name of Agrostis castriferrei?
Castri's bentgrass
Where is Agrostis castriferrei native to?
Europe
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
Anton Waisbecker (1835-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Waisb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:385555-1: 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].