Agrostis densiflora - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Vasey
Source:
wcs
Year:
1892
Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 3: 72 (1892)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000843532
Common Names
- Dense-flowered Bentgrass
- Dense-flowered Bent
- Dense-flowered Bentgrass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Agrostis densiflora (also called dense-flowered 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 densiflora is used as an ornamental grass, for erosion control, and as a cover crop.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Agrostis densiflora flower is a small, greenish-white flower head, with awns that are usually bent. The seed is a small, dark brown caryopsis with awns. The seedlings are short, with short, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Agrostis densiflora can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. Plants should be spaced about 30 cm apart.
Where to Find Agrostis densiflora
Agrostis densiflora is native to Europe and parts of Asia. It can be found in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats.
Agrostis densiflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Agrostis densiflora?
Agrostis densiflora
What is the common name of Agrostis densiflora?
Denseflower Bentgrass
What is the habitat of Agrostis densiflora?
It is found in dry, open areas, such as grasslands, savannas, and disturbed areas.
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
George Vasey (1822-1893): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vasey' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:297541-2: 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].