Agrostis hygrometrica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Nees
Source:
wcs
Year:
1829
Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. Enum. Pl. 2: 404 (1829)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000843800
Common Names
- Hygrometrica Bentgrass
- Hygrometrica Creeping Bentgrass
- Hygrometrica Colonial Bentgrass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Agrostis hygrometrica (also called Hygro Bentgrass, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa. It is a perennial grass that grows in a variety of habitats, including meadows, grasslands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Agrostis hygrometrica is used as an ornamental grass and for erosion control. It is also used as a feed for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Agrostis hygrometrica 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Agrostis hygrometrica 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 hygrometrica
Agrostis hygrometrica can be found in moist grasslands and meadows in Europe and western Asia.
Agrostis hygrometrica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Agrostis hygrometrica?
Agrostis hygrometrica
What is the common name of Agrostis hygrometrica?
Hygrometric Bentgrass
What are the uses of Agrostis hygrometrica?
Agrostis hygrometrica is used as a turfgrass for lawns, golf courses, and sports fields.
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
Christian Gottfried Daniel Nees von Esenbeck (1776-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nees' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:30370172-2: 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].