Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lehmannii
ID:
844568

Status:
valid

Authors:
Swallen

Source:
wcs

Year:
1948

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 29: 263 (1948)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000843903

Common Names

  • Agrostis lehmannii
  • Lehmannii Bentgrass
  • Lehmannii's Bentgrass

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Description

Agrostis lehmannii (also called Lehmann's Bentgrass, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to Europe, Asia, and North America. It typically grows in moist meadows, grasslands, and other areas with high levels of moisture.

Uses & Benefits

Agrostis lehmannii is used as an ornamental grass in gardens and landscaping. It is also used as a turf grass in lawns and golf courses. It is also used as a forage grass for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Agrostis lehmannii is a small, white flower with a single pistil and six stamens. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, light green, and have a single leaf at the top of the stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Agrostis lehmannii is a perennial grass native to the Mediterranean region. It forms dense tufts and spreads by underground rhizomes. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils and is tolerant of drought and salt. Propagation is by seed or division of the rhizomes.

Where to Find Agrostis lehmannii

Agrostis lehmannii can be found in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Agrostis lehmannii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Agrostis lehmannii?

Agrostis lehmannii

What is the common name of Agrostis lehmannii?

Lehmann's Bentgrass

Where is Agrostis lehmannii 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:7683-2: 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].