Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
idahoensis
ID:
844468

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nash

Source:
wcs

Year:
1897

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 24: 42 (1897)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000843803

Common Names

  • Idahoensis Bentgrass
  • Idahoensis Creeping Bentgrass
  • Idahoensis Colonial Bentgrass

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Description

Agrostis idahoensis (also called Idaho Bentgrass, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to North America. It is a perennial grass that grows in a variety of habitats, including meadows, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Agrostis idahoensis is used as an ornamental grass and for erosion control. It is also used as a feed for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Agrostis idahoensis 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 idahoensis is a perennial grass that is native to western North America. It is a hardy plant that can tolerate a wide range of soils and climates. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. The seed should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, it is a low-maintenance grass that requires minimal care.

Where to Find Agrostis idahoensis

Agrostis idahoensis can be found in moist grasslands and meadows in the western United States.

Agrostis idahoensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Agrostis idahoensis?

Agrostis idahoensis

What is the common name of Agrostis idahoensis?

Idaho Bentgrass

What are the uses of Agrostis idahoensis?

Agrostis idahoensis 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

George Valentine Nash (1864-1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nash' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:7666-2: 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].