Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mannii
ID:
844626

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook.f.) Stapf

Source:
wcs

Year:
1889

Citation Micro:
Fl. Cap. 7: 549 (1889)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000843961

Common Names

  • Mannii Agrostis
  • Mannii Grass
  • Agrostis mannii

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Description

Agrostis mannii (also called Mann's 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 mannii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a food source for livestock.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Agrostis mannii sub. mannii
Agrostis mannii sub. aethiopica S.M.Phillips

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Agrostis mannii has small, white flowers with a yellow labellum. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped capsule. The seedlings have narrow, grass-like leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Agrostis mannii is a perennial grass that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types, including clay. It can be mowed to maintain a neat appearance.

Where to Find Agrostis mannii

Agrostis mannii is native to the Canary Islands and can be found in moist, grassy areas.

Agrostis mannii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Agrostis mannii?

Agrostis mannii

What is the common name of Agrostis mannii?

Large Bentgrass

What is the lifespan of Agrostis mannii?

Perennial

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

Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Otto Stapf (1857-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stapf' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:385969-1: 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].