Agrostis microphylla - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Steud.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1854
Citation Micro:
Syn. Pl. Glumac. 1: 164 (1854)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000843997
Common Names
- Microphylla Bentgrass
- Microphylla's Bentgrass
- Microphylla Bent
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Agrostis microphylla (also called the Small-leaved 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 microphylla 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 microphylla 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Agrostis microphylla 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 microphylla
Agrostis microphylla is native to Europe and can be found in moist meadows, pastures, and along roadsides.
Agrostis microphylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Agrostis microphylla?
Agrostis microphylla
What type of plant is Agrostis microphylla?
Grass
Where is Agrostis microphylla found?
Asia
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:385999-1: 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].