Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
oresbia
ID:
844775

Status:
valid

Authors:
Edgar

Source:
wcs

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
New Zealand J. Bot. 29: 143 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000844110

Common Names

  • Oresbia Bentgrass
  • Oresbia Bentgrass
  • Slender Bentgrass

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Description

Agrostis oresbia (also called Mountain Bentgrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to western North America. It has a creeping rhizome and forms tufts of narrow, flat leaves. This grass grows in meadows, pastures, and other grasslands, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Agrostis oresbia is used as an ornamental grass in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a turf grass. Its leaves can be used for fodder and its seeds can be used for bird feed.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Agrostis oresbia has small, white flowers that are clustered together. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Agrostis oresbia can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Agrostis oresbia

Agrostis oresbia can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Agrostis oresbia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Agrostis oresbia?

Agrostis oresbia

What is the common name of Agrostis oresbia?

Oresbia bentgrass

What is the habitat of Agrostis oresbia?

Agrostis oresbia is found in moist, grassy areas, such as meadows, pastures, and roadsides.

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

Elizabeth Edgar (1929-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Edgar' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:959123-1: 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].