Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tateyamensis
ID:
845270

Status:
valid

Authors:
Tateoka

Source:
wcs

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 88: 84 (1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000844605

Common Names

  • Tateyama Bentgrass
  • Tateyama Bent
  • Tateyama Bentgrass

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Description

Agrostis tateyamensis (also called Tateyama bentgrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass species native to Japan. It has narrow, green leaves and grows in moist, shady areas such as meadows and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Agrostis tateyamensis is used as an ornamental grass in landscaping and for erosion control. It is also used as a forage grass for livestock and wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Agrostis tateyamensis 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Agrostis tateyamensis is a perennial grass that can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 5-9. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is done by seed or division.

Where to Find Agrostis tateyamensis

Agrostis tateyamensis is native to Japan and can be found in the Tateyama region.

Agrostis tateyamensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Agrostis tateyamensis?

Agrostis tateyamensis

What is the common name of Agrostis tateyamensis?

Tateyama bentgrass

What type of plant is Agrostis tateyamensis?

Grass

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

Tsuguo Tateoka (1931-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tateoka' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:386394-1: 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].