Agrostis gracilifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.E.Hubb.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1936
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1936: 307 (1936)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000843716
Common Names
- Graceful Bentgrass
- Graceful Bent
- Graceful Meadowgrass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Agrostis gracilifolia (also called Slender-leaved Bentgrass, among many other common names) is an annual or perennial grass that is native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia. It typically grows in moist, grassy areas, such as meadows, pastures, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Agrostis gracilifolia is used as a forage crop for livestock, as a soil stabilizer, and as an ornamental grass in landscaping.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Agrostis gracilifolia sub. bryophila (C.E.Hubb.) S.M.PhillipsAgrostis gracilifolia sub. gracilifolia
Agrostis gracilifolia sub. parviflora S.M.Phillips
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Agrostis gracilifolia is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oblong seed. The seedlings are small, with thin, light green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Agrostis gracilifolia is a perennial grass native to North America. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and heat and can be used for erosion control. It is also deer resistant.
Where to Find Agrostis gracilifolia
Agrostis gracilifolia can be found in temperate regions of Europe and Asia.
Agrostis gracilifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Agrostis gracilifolia?
Agrostis gracilifolia
What is the common name of Agrostis gracilifolia?
Slender Bentgrass
What is the growth habit of Agrostis gracilifolia?
It is a short-lived perennial grass with a creeping, mat-forming growth habit.
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
Charles Edward Hubbard (1900-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.E.Hubb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:385795-1: 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].