Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
latifolia
ID:
849065

Status:
valid

Authors:
(R.Br.) Griseb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1852

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ross. 4: 434 (1852)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000848400

Common Names

  • Arctagrostis latifolia
  • Broadleaf Woodgrass
  • Broadleaf Wood-grass

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Description

Arctagrostis latifolia (also called broadleaf bentgrass, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to Europe, Asia, and North America. It grows in wet meadows, marshes, and other moist areas. It has long, narrow leaves and grows in clumps. It produces small, purple-brown flowers in the summer.

Uses & Benefits

Arctagrostis latifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in landscaping. It is also used to create natural barriers and to provide erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Arctagrostis latifolia is small and yellow, with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nut-like structure. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem with small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Arctagrostis latifolia is a perennial grass native to Europe. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is propagated by seed or division and can be planted in spring or fall. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and is drought tolerant.

Where to Find Arctagrostis latifolia

Arctagrostis latifolia is native to Europe and Asia.

Arctagrostis latifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arctagrostis latifolia?

Arctagrostis latifolia

What is the common name of Arctagrostis latifolia?

Broad-leaved Bentgrass

What is the habitat of Arctagrostis latifolia?

It is found in dry grasslands and open woodlands

Species in the Arctagrostis 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

August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:389173-1: 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].