Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sclerophylla
ID:
845073

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.E.Hubb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1936: 310 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000844408

Common Names

  • Agrostis sclerophylla
  • Sclerophyllous Bentgrass
  • Sclerophyllous Bent

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Description

Agrostis sclerophylla (also called Sclerophyllous 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 sclerophylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It has a wide range of medicinal uses, including treating fever, coughs, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Agrostis sclerophylla has small, inconspicuous flowers, which are usually white or pink. The seeds are small, reddish-brown, and have awns. The seedlings are slender with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Agrostis sclerophylla 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 sclerophylla

Agrostis sclerophylla can be found in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Agrostis sclerophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Agrostis sclerophylla?

Agrostis sclerophylla

What is the common name of Agrostis sclerophylla?

Hard-leaved bentgrass

What is the habitat of Agrostis sclerophylla?

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

Charles Edward Hubbard (1900-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.E.Hubb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:386291-1: 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].