Status:
valid
Authors:
C.E.Hubb.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1941
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1941: 30 (1941)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000845836
Common Names
- Amphibromus whitei
- White's Amphibromus
- White's Wallaby Grass
Description
Amphibromus whitei (also called White's 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 whitei 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
The flower of Amphibromus whitei is a white, tubular flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Amphibromus whitei 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 whitei
Amphibromus whitei can be found in Australia, New Zealand, and New Caledonia.
Amphibromus whitei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Amphibromus whitei?
Amphibromus whitei
What is the common name of Amphibromus whitei?
White's Wallaby-grass
What is the habitat of Amphibromus whitei?
It is found in moist areas, such as along streams and in wet sclerophyll forests.
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:387271-1: 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].