Agrostis novogaliciana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
McVaugh
Source:
wcs
Year:
1983
Citation Micro:
Fl. Novo-Galiciana 14: 41 (1983)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000844090
Common Names
- Tall Bentgrass
- Novogaliciana Bentgrass
- Giant Bentgrass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Agrostis novogaliciana (also called Galician bentgrass, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to Europe, Asia, and North America. It is a perennial grass that grows in open, dry habitats, such as meadows, pastures, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Agrostis novogaliciana is used as an ornamental grass in gardens and landscaping. It is also used for erosion control and as a soil stabilizer.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Agrostis novogaliciana has small, white flowers and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings have narrow, pointed leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Agrostis novogaliciana is a perennial grass that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types, including clay. It can be mowed to maintain a neat appearance.
Where to Find Agrostis novogaliciana
Agrostis novogaliciana can be found in temperate regions of Europe and Asia.
Agrostis novogaliciana FAQ
What are the common names of Agrostis novogaliciana?
Common names of Agrostis novogaliciana include Galician bentgrass and Galician meadowgrass.
What type of soil does Agrostis novogaliciana prefer?
Agrostis novogaliciana prefers moist, well-drained, acidic soils.
What is the growth habit of Agrostis novogaliciana?
Agrostis novogaliciana is an annual grass with a prostrate growth habit.
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
Rogers McVaugh (1909-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'McVaugh' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:318201-2: 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].