Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tileni
ID:
845318

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.Nieto Fel. & Castrov.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Anales Jard. Bot. Madrid 40: 472 (1983 publ. 1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000844653

Common Names

  • Tilen Bentgrass
  • Tilen Bent
  • Tilen Bentgrass

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Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Agrostis tileni 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

Agrostis tileni has small, white flowers that are arranged in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small, brown and glossy. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves that are arranged in a rosette.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Agrostis tileni is a perennial grass native to the Mediterranean region. 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 tileni

Agrostis tileni can be found in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Agrostis tileni FAQ

What is the scientific name of Agrostis tileni?

Agrostis tileni

What is the common name of Agrostis tileni?

Tilen Bentgrass

What is the natural habitat of Agrostis tileni?

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

Gonzalo Nieto Feliner (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nieto Fel.' in the authors string.
Santiago Castroviejo (1946-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Castrov.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:907622-1: 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].