Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
recurvatus
ID:
846495

Status:
valid

Authors:
Swallen

Source:
wcs

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
Amer. J. Bot. 18: 415 (1931)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000845830

Common Names

  • Amphibromus recurvatus
  • Curved Amphibromus
  • Curved Wallaby Grass

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Description

Amphibromus recurvatus (also called Recurved 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 recurvatus 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 recurvatus 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Amphibromus recurvatus 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 recurvatus

Amphibromus recurvatus can be found in Australia, New Zealand, and New Caledonia.

Amphibromus recurvatus FAQ

What are the growing conditions for Amphibromus recurvatus?

Amphibromus recurvatus prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.

What is the typical height of Amphibromus recurvatus?

Amphibromus recurvatus typically grows to a height of 1-2 feet.

What type of soil does Amphibromus recurvatus prefer?

Amphibromus recurvatus prefers moist, well-drained soil.

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

Jason Richard Swallen (1903-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Swallen' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:387269-1: 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].