Agrostis griffithiana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hook.f.) Bor
Source:
wcs
Year:
1960
Citation Micro:
Grass. Burma, Ceylon, India & Pakistan : 387 (1960)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000843730
Common Names
- Griffith Bentgrass
- Griffith Bent
- Griffith Meadowgrass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Agrostis griffithiana (also called Griffith's Bentgrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa. It is characterized by its narrow, flat leaves and reddish-brown seed heads. It is found in meadows, pastures, and other grasslands, as well as disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Agrostis griffithiana is used as an ornamental grass and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Agrostis griffithiana 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 griffithiana is a perennial grass native to India. It is a low-growing grass with a spreading habit and can reach heights of up to 30 cm. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-prepared seed bed. Division can be done in spring or autumn when the plant is dormant.
Where to Find Agrostis griffithiana
Agrostis griffithiana can be found in temperate regions of Europe and Asia.
Agrostis griffithiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Agrostis griffithiana?
Agrostis griffithiana
What is the common name of Agrostis griffithiana?
Griffith Bentgrass
What is the growth habit of Agrostis griffithiana?
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
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Norman Loftus Bor (1893-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bor' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:385806-1: 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].