Agrostis tuvinica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Peschkova
Source:
wcs
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Fl. Sibir. 2: 111 (2001)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000844706
Common Names
- Agrostis Tuvinica
- Tuvinian Bentgrass
- Tuvinian Agrostis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Agrostis tuvinica (also called Tuva Bentgrass, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to Central Asia. It is a perennial grass that grows in dry, sunny areas, such as along roadsides and in grasslands. It has narrow, green leaves and small, yellowish-green flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Agrostis tuvinica is used as an ornamental grass in gardens and is also used for erosion control and as a turf grass in lawns.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Agrostis tuvinica is a small, white or pink spikelet. The seed is a small, dark brown grain. The seedlings are slender and have a single leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Agrostis tuvinica can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil pH levels and can be grown in clay soils. It is drought tolerant once established.
Where to Find Agrostis tuvinica
Agrostis tuvinica is native to Central Asia and can be found in grasslands and meadows.
Agrostis tuvinica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Agrostis tuvinica?
Agrostis tuvinica
What is the common name of Agrostis tuvinica?
Tuva bentgrass
What is the natural habitat of Agrostis tuvinica?
Grassy hillsides 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
Galina A. Peshkova (1930-2018): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Peschkova' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:940141-1: 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].