Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
micrantha
ID:
844659

Status:
valid

Authors:
Steud.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1854

Citation Micro:
Syn. Pl. Glumac. 1: 170 (1854)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000843994

Common Names

  • Micrantha Bentgrass
  • Micrantha's Bentgrass
  • Micrantha Bent

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Description

Agrostis micrantha (also called the Small-flowered 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 micrantha is used as an ornamental grass and for erosion control. It is also used as a feed for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Agrostis micrantha is a small, white to pinkish-white, tubular flower with a long, curved nectar spur. The seed is a small, black, shiny, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped cotyledon and a pair of small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Agrostis micrantha 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 micrantha

Agrostis micrantha is native to Europe and can be found in moist meadows, pastures, and along roadsides.

Agrostis micrantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Agrostis micrantha?

Agrostis micrantha

What is the common name of Agrostis micrantha?

Small-flowered Bentgrass

What is the habitat of Agrostis micrantha?

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

Ernst Gottlieb von Steudel (1783-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steud.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:385997-1: 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].