Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
amurensis
ID:
873752

Status:
valid

Authors:
Prob.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Bot. Zhurn. (Moscow & Leningrad) 66: 1589 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000873087

Common Names

  • Glyceria amurensis
  • Amur Glyceria
  • Gigantochloa Amurensis

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Description

Glyceria amurensis (also called Amur manna grass, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to China, Japan, and Korea. It is a tufted, clump-forming grass with narrow, linear leaves and erect stems that reach up to 2 feet in height. It is found in moist meadows, grasslands, and open forests in its native regions.

Uses & Benefits

Glyceria amurensis is a popular ornamental grass used in landscaping and for erosion control. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Glyceria amurensis has small, yellow flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Glyceria amurensis is a perennial grass that grows in clumps and is native to temperate Asia. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in well-prepared soil and lightly covered. Division should be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Glyceria amurensis

Glyceria amurensis is found in the temperate forests of Russia, China, and Japan.

Glyceria amurensis FAQ

What are the common names of Glyceria amurensis?

Common names of Glyceria amurensis include Amur Meadow-grass and Amur Mannagrass

What is the growth rate of Glyceria amurensis?

The growth rate of Glyceria amurensis is slow to moderate

What is the optimal soil type for Glyceria amurensis?

The optimal soil type for Glyceria amurensis is moist, well-drained soil

Species in the Glyceria 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

Nina Probatova (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Prob.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:897824-1: 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].