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
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.
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 Amphicarpum genus
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: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].