Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
amphicarpon
ID:
846502

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Pursh) Nash

Source:
wcs

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Mem. Torrey Bot. Club 5: 352 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000845837

Common Names

  • Amphicarpum amphicarpon
  • Double-fruited Amphicarpum
  • Double-fruited Marsh-elder

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Description

Amphicarpum amphicarpon (also called Amphicarpum, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the southeastern United States. It grows in moist soils, such as in wet meadows, swamps, and along streambanks.

Uses & Benefits

Amphicarpum amphicarpon 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 Amphicarpum amphicarpon is a small, white 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Amphicarpum amphicarpon 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 Amphicarpum amphicarpon

Amphicarpum amphicarpon can be found in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

Amphicarpum amphicarpon FAQ

What is the scientific name of Amphicarpum amphicarpon?

Amphicarpum amphicarpon

What is the common name of Amphicarpum amphicarpon?

Bog Ricegrass

What is the habitat of Amphicarpum amphicarpon?

It is found in wet areas, such as marshes, swamps, and bogs.

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

Frederick Traugott Pursh (1774-1820): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pursh' in the authors string.
George Valentine Nash (1864-1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nash' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:11531-2: 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].