Agrostis subulifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Stapf
Source:
wcs
Year:
1910
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1910: 130 (1910)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000844589
Common Names
- Slender-leaved Bentgrass
- Slender Leaved Bentgrass
- Slender Leaved Bent
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Agrostis subulifolia (also called Subulifoliate 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 subulifolia is used as an ornamental grass, for erosion control, and as a fodder crop.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Agrostis subulifolia is a small, greenish-white flower head, with a single floret per spikelet. The seed is a small, oval-shaped grain, which is light brown in color. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf with a pointed tip.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Agrostis subulifolia is a perennial grass native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa. It is a hardy plant that can tolerate a wide range of soils and climates. It prefers full sun but can tolerate partial shade. It can be propagated by seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in the spring and can be planted directly in the ground or in containers. Division should be done in the spring or fall. The plants should be divided into small clumps and replanted in the desired location.
Where to Find Agrostis subulifolia
Agrostis subulifolia is native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa. It can be found in grasslands, meadows, and pastures.
Agrostis subulifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Agrostis subulifolia?
Agrostis subulifolia
What is the common name of Agrostis subulifolia?
Needle Bentgrass
What is the natural habitat of Agrostis subulifolia?
It is found in moist, open habitats in temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere
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
Otto Stapf (1857-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stapf' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:386375-1: 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].