Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fluitans
ID:
873856

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) R.Br.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1810

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Nov. Holland. : 179 (1810)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000873191

Common Names

  • Glyceria fluitans
  • Floating mannagrass
  • Floating sweetgrass

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Description

Glyceria fluitans (also called Floating Sweetgrass, among many other common names) is a species of grass in the family Poaceae. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America, and is found in wetland habitats, such as marshes, swamps, and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Glyceria fluitans is used as a fodder crop and for ornamental purposes in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Glyceria fluitans has small, greenish-white flowers with a single pistil and three stamens. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have a single, long, slender stem with two opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Glyceria fluitans is a perennial grass that is native to North America. It can be propagated by seed or by division of the rhizomes. It prefers moist, fertile soils and can tolerate some shade. It is best grown in full sun in cooler climates and partial shade in warmer climates. It can be mowed to keep it tidy and to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Glyceria fluitans

Glyceria fluitans can be found in wet meadows, marshes, and lake margins in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Glyceria fluitans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Glyceria fluitans?

Glyceria fluitans

What is the common name of Glyceria fluitans?

Floating mannagrass

What type of plant is Glyceria fluitans?

Grass

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

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Robert Brown (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Br.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:404100-1: 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].