Status:
valid
Authors:
Steud.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1854
Citation Micro:
Syn. Pl. Glumac. 1: 427 (1854)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000873232
Common Names
- Ischyroneura Foxtail
- Ischyroneura Meadow Foxtail
- Ischyroneura Water Foxtail
Description
Glyceria ischyroneura (also called Ischyroneura 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 ischyroneura is used as a fodder crop and for ornamental purposes in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Glyceria ischyroneura has small, greenish-white flowers, small seeds, and small seedlings.
Cultivation and Propagation
Glyceria ischyroneura is a perennial grass that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers moist, fertile soils and full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by seed or division. Divide the clumps in spring or early summer. Plant the divisions in moist soil in full sun or partial shade.
Where to Find Glyceria ischyroneura
Glyceria ischyroneura can be found in wet meadows, marshes, and lake margins in North America, Europe, and Asia.
Glyceria ischyroneura FAQ
What is the scientific name of Glyceria ischyroneura?
Glyceria ischyroneura
What is the common name of Glyceria ischyroneura?
Ischyroneural mannagrass
What type of plant is Glyceria ischyroneura?
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:404119-1: 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].