Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hesperica
ID:
844414

Status:
valid

Authors:
Romero García, Blanca, G.López & C.Morales

Source:
wcs

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Anales Jard. Bot. Madrid 43: 52 (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000843749

Common Names

  • Western Bentgrass
  • Western Bent
  • Western Meadowgrass

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Description

Agrostis hesperica (also called Western Bentgrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to western North America. 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 hesperica is used as an ornamental grass and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Agrostis hesperica flower is a small, greenish-white flower head, with awns that are usually bent. The seed is a small, dark brown caryopsis with awns. The seedlings are short, with short, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Agrostis hesperica is a perennial grass native to North America. 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 hesperica

Agrostis hesperica is native to North America and can be found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Agrostis hesperica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Agrostis hesperica?

Agrostis hesperica

What type of plant is Agrostis hesperica?

Grass

Where is Agrostis hesperica found?

North America

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

Gabriel Blanca (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blanca' in the authors string.
Ana Teresa Romero García (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Romero García' in the authors string.
Concepción Morales Torres (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Morales' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:931020-1: 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].