Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
masafuerana
ID:
844632

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pilg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1920

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 16: 388 (1920)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000843967

Common Names

  • Masafuera Bentgrass
  • Masafuera's Bentgrass
  • Masafuera Bent

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Description

Agrostis masafuerana (also called Masafuera Bentgrass, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to South America. It is a perennial grass that grows in a variety of habitats, including meadows, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Agrostis masafuerana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a food source for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Agrostis masafuerana 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 masafuerana is a perennial grass native to the Canary Islands. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in early spring or late fall and should be covered lightly with soil. Division should be done in early spring or late fall. The clumps should be divided into smaller sections and replanted in the desired location.

Where to Find Agrostis masafuerana

Agrostis masafuerana is native to the Juan Fernandez Islands and can be found in moist grasslands.

Agrostis masafuerana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Agrostis masafuerana?

Agrostis masafuerana

What is the common name of Agrostis masafuerana?

Large Bentgrass

What is the lifespan of Agrostis masafuerana?

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

Robert Knud Friedrich Pilger (1876-1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pilg.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:7693-2: 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].