Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
drummondii
ID:
873840

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Steud.) C.E.Hubb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1934: 450 (1934)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000873175

Common Names

  • Glyceria drummondii
  • Drummond's mannagrass
  • Drummond's sweetgrass

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Description

Glyceria drummondii (also called Drummond's mannagrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to North America. It has long, slender leaves and grows in moist, wet habitats such as marshes, swamps, and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Glyceria drummondii 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 drummondii 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 drummondii 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 drummondii

Glyceria drummondii can be found in wet meadows, marshes, and bogs in the western United States.

Glyceria drummondii FAQ

What are the common names of Glyceria drummondii?

Common names of Glyceria drummondii include Drummond's Mannagrass and Drummond's Meadow-grass

What is the growth rate of Glyceria drummondii?

The growth rate of Glyceria drummondii is slow to moderate

What is the optimal soil type for Glyceria drummondii?

The optimal soil type for Glyceria drummondii 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

Ernst Gottlieb von Steudel (1783-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steud.' in the authors string.
Charles Edward Hubbard (1900-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.E.Hubb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:404085-1: 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].