Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pallescens
ID:
844785

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cheeseman

Source:
wcs

Year:
1921

Citation Micro:
Trans. & Proc. New Zealand Inst. 53: 423 (1921)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000844120

Common Names

  • Pallescens Bentgrass
  • Pallescens Bentgrass
  • Slender Bentgrass

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Description

Agrostis pallescens (also called Pale Bentgrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Europe and Asia. 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 pallescens 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 pallescens has small, inconspicuous flowers, which are usually white or pink. The seeds are small, reddish-brown, and have awns. The seedlings are slender with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Agrostis pallescens is a perennial grass that grows in moist, shady areas. It is best propagated by division or seed. Division should be done in spring or fall. Seeds should be sown in spring or fall and should be kept moist until germination. Once established, Agrostis pallescens is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Agrostis pallescens

Agrostis pallescens can be found in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Agrostis pallescens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Agrostis pallescens?

Agrostis pallescens

What is the common name of Agrostis pallescens?

Pallescens bentgrass

What is the habitat of Agrostis pallescens?

Agrostis pallescens 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

Thomas Frederic Cheeseman (1846-1923): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cheeseman' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:386098-1: 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].