Agrostis reuteri - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Boiss.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1844
Citation Micro:
Voy. Bot. Espagne 2: 645 (1844)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000844300
Common Names
- Reuter's Bentgrass
- Reuter Bentgrass
- Reuter's Bent
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Agrostis reuteri (also called Reuter's Bentgrass, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to Europe, Asia, and Africa. 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 reuteri 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.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Agrostis reuteri sub. botelhoi Rocha Afonso & FrancoAgrostis reuteri sub. reuteri
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Agrostis reuteri has small, white flowers that are arranged in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small, oval-shaped and reddish-brown in color. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Agrostis reuteri can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining medium, such as a mix of peat and perlite, and kept moist. Division should be done in the spring or fall. The plant should be divided into smaller sections and replanted in a well-draining medium. The plants should be kept moist and in a bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Agrostis reuteri
Agrostis reuteri can be found in the western United States and Canada.
Agrostis reuteri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Agrostis reuteri?
Agrostis reuteri
What are the common names of Agrostis reuteri?
Reuter's bentgrass
What is the natural habitat of Agrostis reuteri?
It is native to Europe, Asia, and North 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
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:386234-1: 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].