Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aquatica
ID:
859050

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) P.Beauv.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1812

Citation Micro:
Ess. Agrostogr. : 97 (1812)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000858385

Common Names

  • Aquatic Hairgrass
  • Catabrosa aquatica
  • Hairgrass

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Description

Catabrosa aquatica (also called Agrostis aquatica, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the temperate regions of Europe and Asia. It grows in a variety of habitats, from open meadows to wet, marshy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Catabrosa aquatica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever and inflammation.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Catabrosa aquatica sub. minor (Bab.) F.H.Perring & P.D.Sell

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Catabrosa aquatica has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Catabrosa aquatica is a perennial grass native to South America. It prefers full sun and is tolerant of drought. It can be propagated by seed or division and can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Catabrosa aquatica

Catabrosa aquatica is found in wet meadows and marshes in Europe and Asia.

Catabrosa aquatica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Catabrosa aquatica?

Catabrosa aquatica

What is the common name of Catabrosa aquatica?

Aquatic Watergrass

What is the natural habitat of Catabrosa aquatica?

It is found in wetlands, ponds, and shallow lakes in tropical and subtropical regions of South America.

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

Palisot de Beauvois (1752-1820): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Beauv.' in the authors string.
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:395086-1: 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].