Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
musjidii
ID:
844708

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rajesw., R.R.Rao & Arti Garg

Source:
wcs

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
J. Indian Bot. Soc. 74: 333 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000844043

Common Names

  • Musjidii Agrostis
  • Musjidii Grass
  • Agrostis musjidii

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Description

Agrostis musjidii (also called Musjid's Bentgrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Europe and Asia. It grows in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas. It has a short, upright stem and small, narrow leaves. The flowers are small and greenish-white in color.

Uses & Benefits

Agrostis musjidii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in landscaping and as a groundcover. The plant is drought-tolerant and can be used in xeriscaping. It is also used for erosion control and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Agrostis musjidii 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Agrostis musjidii can be propagated by seed or division. It is best to sow the seeds in a cold frame in the spring. Division can be done in the spring or autumn. It is best to divide the clumps when they are dormant. Larger divisions can be planted out direct into their permanent positions, though it is best to pot up smaller divisions and grow them on in a cold frame until they are established before planting them out.

Where to Find Agrostis musjidii

Agrostis musjidii is native to the Arabian Peninsula and can be found in dry grasslands.

Agrostis musjidii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Agrostis musjidii?

Agrostis musjidii

What is the common name of Agrostis musjidii?

Musjid Bentgrass

Where is Agrostis musjidii native to?

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

R. Raghavendra Rao (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.R.Rao' in the authors string.
Arti Garg (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arti Garg' in the authors string.
S. Rajeswari (d.1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rajesw.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:992121-1: 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].