Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
diemenica
ID:
844211

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.I.Morris

Source:
wcs

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Telopea 10: 765 (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000843546

Common Names

  • Diemen Bentgrass
  • Creeping Bentgrass
  • Tall Bentgrass

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Description

Agrostis diemenica (also called Tasmanian Bentgrass, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to Australia. It is a perennial grass, growing in tufts and reaching heights of up to 1.2 meters. It is found in a variety of habitats, including meadows, pastures, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Agrostis diemenica is used as a turf grass and for erosion control. It is also used as a forage grass for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Agrostis diemenica is a small, white, star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, dark brown seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Agrostis diemenica 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 diemenica

Agrostis diemenica is native to Australia. It can be found in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats.

Agrostis diemenica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Agrostis diemenica?

Agrostis diemenica

What is the common name of Agrostis diemenica?

Tasmanian Bentgrass

What is the habitat of Agrostis diemenica?

Agrostis diemenica 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

Dennis Ivor Morris (1924-2005): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.I.Morris' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77065816-1: 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].