Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
paulsenii
ID:
844818

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hack.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1903

Citation Micro:
Vidensk. Meddel. Naturhist. Foren. Kjøbenhavn 55: 165 (1903)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000844153

Common Names

  • Paulsen's Bentgrass
  • Paulsen Bentgrass
  • Paulsen Bent

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Description

Agrostis paulsenii (also called the Paulsen's 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 paulsenii 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 paulsenii is a small, greenish-white spikelet, with a single floret. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped grain. The seedlings are small, with short stems and narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Agrostis paulsenii 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 paulsenii is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Agrostis paulsenii

Agrostis paulsenii can be found in the western United States and Canada.

Agrostis paulsenii FAQ

What are the common names of Agrostis paulsenii?

Common names of Agrostis paulsenii include Paulsen's bentgrass and Paulsen's meadowgrass.

What type of soil does Agrostis paulsenii prefer?

Agrostis paulsenii prefers moist, well-drained, acidic soils.

What is the growth habit of Agrostis paulsenii?

Agrostis paulsenii 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

Eduard Hackel (1850-1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hack.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:386127-1: 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].