Lachnagrostis filiformis
Bentgrass, Blown Grass
Also known as: Agrostis avenacea J.F.Gmel. +14 more
- Agrostis avenacea J.F.Gmel.
- Agrostis avenacea subsp. perennis Vickery
- Agrostis avenacea var. avenacea
- Agrostis chamissonis (Trin.) Trin.
- Agrostis filiformis (G.Forst.) Spreng.
- Agrostis forsteri Rich. ex Roem. & Schult.
- Agrostis lasiantha Phil.
- Agrostis leonii Parodi
- Agrostis ligulata Steud.
- Agrostis novae-hollandiae P.Beauv.
- Agrostis retrofracta Willd.
- Agrostis solandri F.Muell.
- Calamagrostis avenacea (J.F.Gmel.) Bech.
- Calamagrostis avenacea (J.F.Gmel.) W.R.B.Oliv.
- Calamagrostis chamissonis (Trin.) Steud.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a annual or perennial.
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Found natively in Tropical Asia, Australasia, and the Pacific, Lachnagrostis filiformis (commonly known as Bentgrass or Blown-grass) is an annual or perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Poaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TROPICAL, AUSTRALASIA, PACIFIC
Regions (WGSRPD)
Australia, Malesia, New Zealand, Papuasia, South-Central Pacific
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Antipodean Is., Chatham Is., Easter Is., Kermadec Is., Lesser Sunda Is., New Guinea, New South Wales, New Zealand North, New Zealand South, Norfolk Is., Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria, Western Australia
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Argentina Northeast, California, Cape Provinces, Chile Central, Chile South, Costa Rica, Desventurados Is., Free State, Germany, Great Britain, Hawaii, Japan, KwaZulu-Natal, Mexico Central, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Northern Provinces, Ohio, Réunion, South Carolina, Sumatera, Taiwan, Texas