Status:
valid
Authors:
(Schult.) Hitchc.
Source:
ipni
Year:
1932
Citation Micro:
Bartonia 14: 34 (1932)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001417098
Common Names
- Amphicarpum Muehlenbergianum
- Muehlenbergianum Amphicarpum
- Amphicarpum Muehlenberg's
Description
Amphicarpum muehlenbergianum (also called Beaked Panic Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to North America. It has short, thick, cylindrical stems and small, oval-shaped leaves. It grows in wet meadows, marshes, and other moist areas.
Uses & Benefits
Amphicarpum muehlenbergianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Amphicarpum muehlenbergianum is white and has five petals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Amphicarpum muehlenbergianum is a perennial grass that is native to the eastern United States. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Amphicarpum muehlenbergianum
Amphicarpum muehlenbergianum is native to North America and can be found in the United States and Canada.
Amphicarpum muehlenbergianum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Amphicarpum muehlenbergianum?
Amphicarpum muehlenbergianum
What type of plant is Amphicarpum muehlenbergianum?
It is a perennial grass
Where does Amphicarpum muehlenbergianum grow?
It grows in the eastern United States
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:11532-2: 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].