Status:
valid
Authors:
Tutin & E.F.Warb.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1932
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 70: 43 (1932)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000843488
Common Names
- Congestiflora Bentgrass
- Congestiflora's Bentgrass
- Congestiflora Bent
Description
Agrostis congestiflora (also called clustered bentgrass, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to Europe, Asia and North Africa. It is a perennial grass that grows in meadows, pastures and other grassy habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Agrostis congestiflora is used as an ornamental grass, for erosion control, and as a cover crop.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Agrostis congestiflora sub. congestiflora
Agrostis congestiflora sub. oreophila Franco
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Agrostis congestiflora 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 congestiflora is a perennial grass native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa. It is a low-growing species that can reach a height of up to 30 cm. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and should be lightly covered with soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Agrostis congestiflora
Agrostis congestiflora is found in the Himalayas.
Agrostis congestiflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Agrostis congestiflora?
Agrostis congestiflora
What is the common name of Agrostis congestiflora?
Clustered Bentgrass
What is the habitat of Agrostis congestiflora?
Agrostis congestiflora is found in dry, open habitats, such as grasslands, meadows, and pastures.
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:385609-1: 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].