Status:
valid
Authors:
S.W.L.Jacobs & Lapinpuro
Source:
wcs
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
Telopea 2: 724 (1986)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000845828
Common Names
- Amphibromus pithogastrus
- Pithogastrus Wallaby-grass
- Pithogastrus Wallabygrass
Description
Amphibromus pithogastrus (also called Pithogastrus 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 pithogastrus 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 pithogastrus 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 pithogastrus 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 pithogastrus
Amphibromus pithogastrus can be found in grasslands and meadows in Australia.
Amphibromus pithogastrus FAQ
What are the growing conditions for Amphibromus pithogastrus?
Amphibromus pithogastrus prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.
What is the typical height of Amphibromus pithogastrus?
Amphibromus pithogastrus typically grows to a height of 1-2 feet.
What type of soil does Amphibromus pithogastrus prefer?
Amphibromus pithogastrus 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:930249-1: 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].