Status:
valid
Authors:
(Asch. & Graebn.) Portal
Source:
wcs
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
Agrostis de France : 167 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000911255
Common Names
- Agrostis stebleri
- Stebleri Agrostis
- Stebleri Plant
Description
Agrostis stebleri (also called 'Stebler's Bentgrass', among many other common names) is a species of grass in the family Poaceae. It is found in the temperate and subtropical regions of Europe, Asia, and North America. It grows in moist forests, grasslands, and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Agrostis stebleri is used as a fodder crop for livestock, for erosion control, and as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Agrostis stebleri is a small, white, star-shaped flower with six petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a light green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Agrostis stebleri is a perennial grass native to Europe and Asia. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun, and is tolerant of a wide range of soils and climates. Propagation is usually done by division or seed. Division is the easiest and most reliable method of propagation, and can be done in spring or autumn. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil, and should be lightly covered with soil. Germination usually takes place within two to three weeks.
Where to Find Agrostis stebleri
Agrostis stebleri can be found in tropical regions of Central and South America.
Agrostis stebleri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Agrostis stebleri?
Agrostis stebleri
What are the common names of Agrostis stebleri?
Stebler's bentgrass
What is the habitat of Agrostis stebleri?
It is found in grasslands, 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
Robert Portal: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Portal' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77100087-1: 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].