Status:
valid
Authors:
S.W.L.Jacobs & Lapinpuro
Source:
wcs
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
Telopea 2: 723 (1986)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000845825
Common Names
- Amphibromus macrorhinus
- Large-nosed Wallaby-grass
- Large-nosed Wallabygrass
Description
Amphibromus macrorhinus (also called Large-Nosed Rush, among many other common names) is a perennial aquatic grass-like plant native to Australia, New Zealand, and New Guinea. It grows in shallow water or on wet mud flats, and is often found in slow-moving streams and rivers.
Uses & Benefits
Amphibromus macrorhinus is used as an ornamental grass in gardens and landscaping. It is also used to stabilize sandy soils and to prevent erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Amphibromus macrorhinus is a small, yellow-green spikelet. The seed is a small, oval-shaped grain. The seedlings are slender with a pointed tip.
Cultivation and Propagation
Amphibromus macrorhinus is a perennial grass native to Australia. It is a hardy plant that is easy to grow and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division or by seed. Division is best done in spring or early summer. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Amphibromus macrorhinus
Amphibromus macrorhinus can be found in coastal dunes along the Atlantic coast of North America.
Amphibromus macrorhinus FAQ
What are the growing conditions for Amphibromus macrorhinus?
Amphibromus macrorhinus prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.
What is the typical height of Amphibromus macrorhinus?
Amphibromus macrorhinus typically grows to a height of 1-2 feet.
What type of soil does Amphibromus macrorhinus prefer?
Amphibromus macrorhinus prefers moist, well-drained soil.
Species in the Amphibromus genus
Amphibromus archeri,
Amphibromus fluitans,
Amphibromus macrorhinus,
Amphibromus neesii,
Amphibromus nervosus,
Amphibromus pithogastrus,
Amphibromus quadridentulus,
Amphibromus recurvatus,
Amphibromus scabrivalvis,
Amphibromus sinuatus,
Amphibromus vickeryae,
Amphibromus whitei,
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
L. Lapinpuro: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lapinpuro' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:930248-1: 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].