Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
insularis
ID:
844492

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rúgolo & A.M.Molina

Source:
wcs

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Gayana, Bot. 54: 111 (1997 publ. 1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000843827



Common Names

  • Insularis Bentgrass
  • Insularis Creeping Bentgrass
  • Insularis Colonial Bentgrass


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Description

Agrostis insularis (also called Island Bentgrass, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to Europe, Asia, and North Africa. It is a perennial grass that grows in a variety of habitats, including meadows, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Agrostis insularis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a food source for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Agrostis insularis is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a single stem with two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Agrostis insularis is a perennial grass that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated by seed, division, or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and can be sown directly in the ground or in containers. Division can be done in spring or autumn and cuttings can be taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Agrostis insularis

Agrostis insularis can be found in moist grasslands and meadows in Europe and western Asia.

Agrostis insularis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Agrostis insularis?

Agrostis insularis

What is the common name of Agrostis insularis?

Island Bentgrass

What are the uses of Agrostis insularis?

Agrostis insularis is used as a turfgrass for lawns, golf courses, and sports fields.

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

Ana María Molina (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.M.Molina' in the authors string.
Zulma E. Rúgolo (b.1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rúgolo' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:318318-2: 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].