Status:
valid
Authors:
L.Liu ex S.M.Phillips & S.L.Lu
Source:
wcs
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Fl. China 22: 346 (2006)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000844459
Common Names
- Agrostis Sinorupestris
- Sinorupestris Bentgrass
- Sinorupestris Agrostis
Description
Agrostis sinorupestris (also called Chinese Rock Bentgrass, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to China. It is a perennial grass that grows in clumps and has long, narrow leaves. It is found in dry, rocky habitats, such as hillsides and cliffs.
Uses & Benefits
Agrostis sinorupestris is used as a forage grass for livestock, as a soil stabilizer, and as an ornamental grass in landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Agrostis sinorupestris has small, white flowers that are arranged in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Agrostis sinorupestris is a perennial grass native to Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia. It is a low-growing grass with a creeping habit and is often used as a turf grass. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or fall in well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or fall. The clumps should be divided into smaller sections and replanted.
Where to Find Agrostis sinorupestris
Agrostis sinorupestris is native to China and can be found in the Gansu province.
Agrostis sinorupestris FAQ
What is the scientific name of Agrostis sinorupestris?
Agrostis sinorupestris
What is the common name of Agrostis sinorupestris?
Sinorupestris Bentgrass
What is the habitat of Agrostis sinorupestris?
Grassy areas, open woodlands, and disturbed areas
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77076106-1: 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].