Glyceria declinata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Bréb.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1859
Citation Micro:
Fl. Normandie , ed. 3: 354 (1859)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000873155
Common Names
- Glyceria declinata
- Declined mannagrass
- Declined sweetgrass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Glyceria declinata (also called Slender mannagrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to North America, Europe, and Asia. It has long, slender leaves and grows in moist, wet habitats such as marshes, swamps, and wet meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Glyceria declinata 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
Glyceria declinata has small, yellow flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Glyceria declinata is a perennial grass that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist soils and full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types, but prefers moist soils. It is best planted in the spring or fall. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a moist soil and keep the soil moist until germination occurs. To propagate by division, dig up the plant and divide it into several sections. Replant the sections in moist soil and keep the soil moist until the plants are established.
Where to Find Glyceria declinata
Glyceria declinata can be found in wet meadows, marshes, and bogs in temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere.
Glyceria declinata FAQ
What are the common names of Glyceria declinata?
Common names of Glyceria declinata include Nodding Mannagrass and Nodding Meadow-grass
What is the growth rate of Glyceria declinata?
The growth rate of Glyceria declinata is slow to moderate
What is the optimal soil type for Glyceria declinata?
The optimal soil type for Glyceria declinata 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
Louis Alphonse de Brébisson (1798-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bréb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:404078-1: 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].