Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hook.f.) Baill.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1893
Citation Micro:
Hist. Pl. 12: 203 (1893)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000845827
Common Names
- Amphibromus nervosus
- Nervous Wallaby-grass
- Nervous Wallabygrass
Description
Amphibromus nervosus (also called Nerve 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 nervosus is a species of grass that is commonly used in landscaping and as a turf grass. It is also used to stabilize soil and to control erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Amphibromus nervosus has small, white flowers that are arranged in clusters of three to five. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, narrow leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Amphibromus nervosus 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 nervosus
Amphibromus nervosus can be found in coastal dunes along the Atlantic coast of North America.
Amphibromus nervosus FAQ
What are the growing conditions for Amphibromus nervosus?
Amphibromus nervosus prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.
What is the typical height of Amphibromus nervosus?
Amphibromus nervosus typically grows to a height of 1-2 feet.
What type of soil does Amphibromus nervosus prefer?
Amphibromus nervosus 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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:941669-1: 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].