Agrostis variabilis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Rydb.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1900
Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 1: 32 (1900)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000844726
Common Names
- Agrostis variabilis
- Variable Bentgrass
- Variable Bent
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Agrostis variabilis (also called variable bentgrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Europe, Asia, and North America. It grows in moist, open habitats such as meadows, pastures, and roadsides. It has a tufted growth habit, with narrow, flat, light green leaves and small, reddish-brown flower heads.
Uses & Benefits
Agrostis variabilis 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
Agrostis variabilis has small, white flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black. Seedlings have small, light green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Agrostis variabilis can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.
Where to Find Agrostis variabilis
Agrostis variabilis is native to Europe and can be found in grasslands and meadows.
Agrostis variabilis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Agrostis variabilis?
Agrostis variabilis
What is the common name of Agrostis variabilis?
Variable Bentgrass
What is the natural habitat of Agrostis variabilis?
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
Per Axel Rydberg (1860-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rydb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:7825-2: 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].