Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
inconspicua
ID:
844476

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kunze ex Gay

Source:
wcs

Year:
1854

Citation Micro:
Fl. Chil. [Gay] 6: 315. [prob. after med. 1854]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000843811

Common Names

  • Inconspicua Bentgrass
  • Inconspicua Creeping Bentgrass
  • Inconspicua Colonial Bentgrass

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Description

Agrostis inconspicua (also called Inconspicuous 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 inconspicua has a variety of uses, including as an ornamental plant, as a food source for livestock, and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Agrostis inconspicua is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a single stem with two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Agrostis inconspicua is a perennial grass that is native to Europe and Asia. 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 inconspicua

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

Agrostis inconspicua FAQ

What is the scientific name of Agrostis inconspicua?

Agrostis inconspicua

What is the common name of Agrostis inconspicua?

Inconspicuous Bentgrass

What are the uses of Agrostis inconspicua?

Agrostis inconspicua 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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-389750: Based on the initial data import
Claude Ray (1800-1873): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gay' in the authors string.
Gustav Kunze (1793-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunze' in the authors string.