Agrostis gigantifera - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Portal
Source:
wcs
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
Agrostis de France : 161 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000911252
Common Names
- Agrostis gigantifera
- Gigantifera Agrostis
- Gigantifera Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Agrostis gigantifera (also called Giant Bentgrass, among many other common names) is a grass native to Central and South America. It has glossy, dark green leaves and small white flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical climates in moist, shady forests.
Uses & Benefits
Agrostis gigantifera is used as a fodder crop for livestock, for erosion control, and as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: White flowers with yellowish-green stripes. Seed: Small, round and black. Seedlings: Long, thin leaves with pointed tips.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Agrostis gigantifera is a perennial grass that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils and climates, and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is usually done by division or seed. Division is the easiest and most reliable method of propagation, and can be done in spring or autumn. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil, and should be lightly covered with soil. Germination usually takes place within two to three weeks.
Where to Find Agrostis gigantifera
Agrostis gigantifera can be found in tropical regions of Central and South America.
Agrostis gigantifera FAQ
What is the scientific name of Agrostis gigantifera?
Agrostis gigantifera
What are the common names of Agrostis gigantifera?
Giant bentgrass
What is the habitat of Agrostis gigantifera?
It is found in 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
Robert Portal: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Portal' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77100086-1: 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].