Agrostis mertensii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Trin.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1836
Citation Micro:
Linnaea 10: 302 (1836)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000843982
Common Names
- Mertensii Bentgrass
- Mertensii's Bentgrass
- Mertensii Bent
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Agrostis mertensii (also called the Mertens' Bentgrass, among many other common names) is a species of grass found in Europe and Asia. It has small, white flowers and is found in moist meadows and grasslands. It is native to Europe and Asia.
Uses & Benefits
Agrostis mertensii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a food source for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Agrostis mertensii has small, yellowish-green flowers that are arranged in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves that are arranged in a rosette.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Agrostis mertensii is a perennial grass native to Europe and Asia. 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 mertensii
Agrostis mertensii can be found in moist meadows, pastures, and along roadsides in northern North America, Europe, and Asia.
Agrostis mertensii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Agrostis mertensii?
Agrostis mertensii
What is the common name of Agrostis mertensii?
Merten's Bentgrass
What is the habitat of Agrostis mertensii?
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
Carl Bernhard von Trinius (1778-1844): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Trin.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:385987-1: 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].