Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
depauperata
ID:
873823

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ohwi

Source:
wcs

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 45: 381 (1931)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000873158

Common Names

  • Glyceria depauperata
  • Depauperate mannagrass
  • Depauperate sweetgrass

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Description

Glyceria depauperata (also called Poverty 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 depauperata 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Glyceria depauperata var. infirma (Ohwi) Ohwi
Glyceria depauperata var. depauperata

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Glyceria depauperata 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 depauperata 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 depauperata

Glyceria depauperata can be found in wet meadows, marshes, and bogs in temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere.

Glyceria depauperata FAQ

What are the common names of Glyceria depauperata?

Common names of Glyceria depauperata include Poor Mannagrass and Poor Meadow-grass

What is the growth rate of Glyceria depauperata?

The growth rate of Glyceria depauperata is slow to moderate

What is the optimal soil type for Glyceria depauperata?

The optimal soil type for Glyceria depauperata 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

Jisaburo Ohwi (1905-1977): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ohwi' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:404081-1: 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].