Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ushae
ID:
845382

Status:
valid

Authors:
Noltie

Source:
wcs

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Edinburgh J. Bot. 56: 388 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000844717



Common Names

  • Agrostis ushae
  • Ushae Bentgrass
  • Ushae Bent


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Description

Agrostis ushae (also called Ushae Bentgrass, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to Central and South America. It is a perennial grass that grows in moist, shady areas, such as along streams and in forests. It has narrow, green leaves and small, yellowish-green flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Agrostis ushae is used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and stomachaches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Agrostis ushae 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Agrostis ushae 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 ushae

Agrostis ushae is native to Central Asia and can be found in grasslands and meadows.

Agrostis ushae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Agrostis ushae?

Agrostis ushae

What is the common name of Agrostis ushae?

Ushae Bentgrass

What is the natural habitat of Agrostis ushae?

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

Henry John Noltie (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Noltie' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1010336-1: 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].