Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pittieri
ID:
844863

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hack.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1902

Citation Micro:
Oesterr. Bot. Z. 52: 60 (1902)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000844198

Common Names

  • Pittier's Bentgrass
  • Pittier Bentgrass
  • Pittier Bent

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Description

Agrostis pittieri (also called Pittier Bentgrass, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to Central and South America. It is a perennial grass that grows in wet areas and is often found in wet meadows, marshes, and other wetland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Agrostis pittieri is used as an ornamental grass and is often planted in lawns and gardens. It is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate poor soils.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: The flowers of Agrostis pittieri are small, white, and cylindrical. Seed: The seeds of Agrostis pittieri are tiny and black. Seedlings: The seedlings of Agrostis pittieri are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Agrostis pittieri 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 pittieri

Agrostis pittieri can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Agrostis pittieri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Agrostis pittieri?

Agrostis pittieri

What is the common name of Agrostis pittieri?

Pittier's bentgrass

What is the natural habitat of Agrostis pittieri?

Grassy areas, meadows, and pastures

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:7740-2: 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].