Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
colombiana
ID:
873812

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gir.-Cañas

Source:
wcs

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Caldasia 24: 10 (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000873147

Common Names

  • Glyceria colombiana
  • Colombian mannagrass
  • Colombian sweetgrass

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Description

Glyceria colombiana (also called Colombian mannagrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Colombia and the surrounding region. It has long, slender leaves and grows in moist, wet habitats such as marshes, swamps, and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Glyceria colombiana is used as an ornamental grass in gardens and as a forage crop for livestock. It is also used for erosion control and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Glyceria colombiana is a small, greenish-white spikelet. The seed is a small, dark brown caryopsis. The seedlings are slender and have a long, narrow leaf blade.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Glyceria colombiana can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, fertile soils in full sun or partial shade. It can tolerate drought and is hardy in USDA Zones 4-9.

Where to Find Glyceria colombiana

Glyceria colombiana can be found in wet meadows, marshes, and bogs in Colombia.

Glyceria colombiana FAQ

What are the common names of Glyceria colombiana?

Common names of Glyceria colombiana include Colombian Mannagrass and Colombian Meadow-grass

What is the growth rate of Glyceria colombiana?

The growth rate of Glyceria colombiana is slow to moderate

What is the optimal soil type for Glyceria colombiana?

The optimal soil type for Glyceria colombiana 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

Diego Giraldo-Cañas (b.1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gir.-Cañas' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:20007596-1: 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].