Status:
valid
Authors:
Kuvaev & A.P.Khokhr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1982
Citation Micro:
Novosti Sist. Vyssh. Rast. 19: 4 (1982)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000843866
Common Names
- Agrostis kolymensis
- Kolymensis Bentgrass
- Kolymensis' Bentgrass
Description
Agrostis kolymensis (also called Kolyma Bentgrass, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to Siberia. It is a perennial grass that grows in clumps and has narrow, flat leaves. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Agrostis kolymensis is used as an ornamental grass in gardens and is also used in erosion control and as a turfgrass in lawns.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Agrostis kolymensis has small, white flowers with a yellowish-green labellum and a yellowish-brown callus. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped capsule containing numerous small, light brown, oval-shaped seeds. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped with a pointed tip and a light green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Agrostis kolymensis is a perennial grass native to Siberia. It is easy to propagate from seed and can be grown in a wide range of soils. It prefers full sun and can tolerate some shade. It is drought tolerant and can be mowed regularly. It is also tolerant of salt and can be used in coastal areas.
Where to Find Agrostis kolymensis
Agrostis kolymensis can be found in temperate regions of Europe and Asia.
Agrostis kolymensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Agrostis kolymensis?
Agrostis kolymensis
What type of plant is Agrostis kolymensis?
Grass
Where is Agrostis kolymensis found?
Russia
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:899115-1: 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].