Agrostis tibestica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Miré & Quézel
Source:
wcs
Year:
1959
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 106: 137 (1959)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000844652
Common Names
- Tibesti Bentgrass
- Tibesti Bent
- Tibesti Bentgrass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Agrostis tibestica (also called Tibesti bentgrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass species native to Africa. It has narrow, green leaves and grows in moist, shady areas such as meadows and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Agrostis tibestica 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 tibestica is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Agrostis tibestica is a perennial grass native to North Africa and the Middle East. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated by division in spring.
Where to Find Agrostis tibestica
Agrostis tibestica can be found in North America, Europe, and Asia.
Agrostis tibestica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Agrostis tibestica?
Agrostis tibestica
What is the common name of Agrostis tibestica?
Tibesti Bentgrass
What is the natural habitat of Agrostis tibestica?
Grasslands, meadows, 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
Pierre Quézel (1926-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Quézel' in the authors string.
Philippe Miré (b.1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miré' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:386424-1: 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].