Agrostis schmidii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hook.f.) Bor
Source:
wcs
Year:
1960
Citation Micro:
Grasses Burma, Ceyl., Ind. & Pakist. 389 (1960).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000844400
Common Names
- Agrostis schmidii
- Schmid's Bentgrass
- Schmid's Bent
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Agrostis schmidii (also called Schmid's Bentgrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to North America, Europe and Asia. It grows in a variety of habitats, from grasslands and meadows to open woodlands and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Agrostis schmidii 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
The flower of Agrostis schmidii is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, grass-like plant.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Agrostis schmidii is a perennial grass native to Europe and North Africa. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed, division, or sprigs. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some salt spray.
Where to Find Agrostis schmidii
Agrostis schmidii is native to Europe and can be found in dry, rocky areas.
Agrostis schmidii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Agrostis schmidii?
Agrostis schmidii
What is the common name of Agrostis schmidii?
Schmid's bentgrass
What is the habitat of Agrostis schmidii?
Dry, rocky hillsides and open woodlands
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-390300: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Norman Loftus Bor (1893-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bor' in the authors string.