Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
philippiana
ID:
844842

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rúgolo & De Paula

Source:
wcs

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Fl. Patagonica 3: 379 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000844177

Common Names

  • Philippian Bentgrass
  • Philippian Bent
  • Philippiana Bentgrass

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Description

Agrostis philippiana (also called Philippine Bentgrass, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to the Philippines. It is a perennial grass, growing in tufts and reaching heights of up to 1.2 meters. It is found in a variety of habitats, including meadows, pastures, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Agrostis philippiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Agrostis philippiana 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 philippiana is a perennial grass that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown from seed or from cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can be grown in both dry and wet conditions. It is also tolerant of drought and can be grown in areas with low rainfall. It is a low-maintenance grass and requires little fertilization or other care.

Where to Find Agrostis philippiana

Agrostis philippiana can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Agrostis philippiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Agrostis philippiana?

Agrostis philippiana

What type of plant is Agrostis philippiana?

Grass

Where is Agrostis philippiana native to?

South America

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

Zulma E. Rúgolo (b.1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rúgolo' in the authors string.
Marie Elena De Paula de Brooks (b.1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'De Paula' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:386141-1: 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].