Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
elliotiana
ID:
844261

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schult.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1824

Citation Micro:
Mant. 2: 372. 1824 [Jan-Apr 1824]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000843596

Common Names

  • Elliotiana Bentgrass
  • Creeping Bentgrass
  • Tall Bentgrass

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Description

Agrostis elliotiana (also called Elliott's Bentgrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass that is native to Europe, Asia, and Africa. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and pastures.

Uses & Benefits

Agrostis elliotiana is used as a soil stabilizer and erosion control. It is also used as a turf grass and forage crop.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Agrostis elliotiana is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Agrostis elliotiana can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant once established. It can be mowed to maintain a neat appearance.

Where to Find Agrostis elliotiana

Agrostis elliotiana is native to North America and is found in moist, shady areas. It is a perennial grass.

Agrostis elliotiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Agrostis elliotiana?

Agrostis elliotiana

What is the common name of Agrostis elliotiana?

Elliot's bentgrass

What is the growth habit of Agrostis elliotiana?

It is a short-lived perennial 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,

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