Status:
valid
Authors:
Trin.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1821
Citation Micro:
Neue Entdeck. Pflanzenk. 2: 55 (1821)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000843445
Common Names
- Clavate Bentgrass
- Clavate Bent
- Clavate Bentgrass
Description
Agrostis clavata (also called the club 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 clavata 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
Agrostis clavata has small, greenish-white flowers that are borne in dense panicles. The seeds are small, dark brown and glossy. The seedlings are slender, with long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Agrostis clavata 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 clavata
Agrostis clavata is found in Europe, North Africa, and western Asia.
Agrostis clavata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Agrostis clavata?
Agrostis clavata
What is the common name of Agrostis clavata?
Clavate bentgrass
What type of grass is Agrostis clavata?
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:385585-1: 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].