Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hideoi
ID:
844417

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ohwi

Source:
wcs

Year:
1930

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 44: 568 (1930)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000843752

Common Names

  • Hideo Bentgrass
  • Hideo Bent
  • Hideo Meadowgrass

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Description

Agrostis hideoi (also called Hideo's Bentgrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Japan. 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 hideoi is used as an ornamental grass and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Agrostis hideoi is a small, white, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed with a pointed tip. The seedlings are thin, green, and have a long, narrow leaf shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Agrostis hideoi is a perennial grass native to Japan. 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 hideoi

Agrostis hideoi is native to Asia and can be found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Agrostis hideoi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Agrostis hideoi?

Agrostis hideoi

What type of plant is Agrostis hideoi?

Grass

Where is Agrostis hideoi found?

Japan

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

Jisaburo Ohwi (1905-1977): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ohwi' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:385826-1: 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].