Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
woodii
ID:
911926

Status:
valid

Authors:
Soreng, P.M.Peterson & Davidse

Source:
wcs

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Novon 19: 38 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000911261

Common Names

  • Agrostopoa woodii
  • Woodii Agrostopoa
  • Woodii Plant

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Description

Agrostopoa woodii (also called 'Wood's Agrostopoa', among many other common names) is a species of grass in the family Poaceae. It is found in the temperate and subtropical regions of Africa. It grows in moist forests, grasslands, and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Agrostopoa woodii is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a fodder crop for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Agrostopoa woodii is a small, white, star-shaped flower with six petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Agrostopoa woodii is a small, perennial succulent plant that grows up to 8 inches (20 cm) tall. It has thick, fleshy leaves that are arranged in a rosette pattern. The leaves are a light green color and have a waxy coating. The flowers are small and white and appear in the spring and summer. It is easy to propagate by taking stem cuttings and rooting them in moist soil. It prefers full sun and well-draining soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in containers.

Where to Find Agrostopoa woodii

Agrostopoa woodii can be found in tropical regions of Central and South America.

Agrostopoa woodii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Agrostopoa woodii?

Agrostopoa woodii

What are the common names of Agrostopoa woodii?

Wood's bentgrass

What is the habitat of Agrostopoa woodii?

It is found in grasslands, meadows, and pastures

Species in the Agrostopoa genus

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

Robert John Soreng (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Soreng' in the authors string.
Gerrit Davidse (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Davidse' in the authors string.
Paul M. Peterson (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.M.Peterson' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60451171-2: 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].