Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hooveri
ID:
844438

Status:
valid

Authors:
Swallen

Source:
wcs

Year:
1949

Citation Micro:
Leafl. W. Bot. 5: 194 (1949)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000843773

Common Names

  • Hoover Bentgrass
  • Hoover Bent
  • Hoover Meadowgrass

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Description

Agrostis hooveri (also called Hoover's 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 hooveri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Agrostis hooveri 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 hooveri is a perennial grass that is easy to grow and propagate. It can be grown from seed, division, or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate drought and is moderately salt tolerant. It is a low-maintenance grass that requires minimal care.

Where to Find Agrostis hooveri

Agrostis hooveri can be found in moist grasslands and meadows in Europe and western Asia.

Agrostis hooveri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Agrostis hooveri?

Agrostis hooveri

What is the common name of Agrostis hooveri?

Hoover's Bentgrass

Where is Agrostis hooveri native to?

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

Jason Richard Swallen (1903-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Swallen' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:7651-2: 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].