Status:
valid
Authors:
Hack. ex Lor.B.Sm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1971
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 22: 88 (1971)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000843933
Common Names
- Agrostis longiberbis
- Longiberbis Bentgrass
- Longiberbis Bentgrass
Description
Agrostis longiberbis (also called Long-bearded Bentgrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Europe and Asia. It grows in a variety of habitats, including meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Agrostis longiberbis is a species of grass that is used as a turf grass and for erosion control. It is also used as a forage crop for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Agrostis longiberbis has small, inconspicuous flowers that are usually white or pink. Seed: Agrostis longiberbis has small, oval-shaped seeds that are usually brown or black in color. Seedlings: Agrostis longiberbis seedlings have oval-shaped leaves that are usually green or yellow in color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Agrostis longiberbis 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 longiberbis
Agrostis longiberbis can be found in North America, Europe, and Asia.
Agrostis longiberbis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Agrostis longiberbis?
Agrostis longiberbis
What is the common name of Agrostis longiberbis?
Long-bearded Bentgrass
What is the habitat of Agrostis longiberbis?
It is found in dry meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands
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:7687-2: 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].