Status:
valid
Authors:
Steud.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1854
Citation Micro:
Syn. Pl. Glumac. 1: 285 (1854)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000873281
Common Names
- Glyceria multiflora
- Many-Flowered Glyceria
- Gigantochloa Multiflora
Description
Glyceria multiflora (also called Many-flowered mannagrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Europe and Asia. It is a tall grass, growing up to 1.5 meters in height, and prefers moist, wet habitats such as marshes, streambanks, and lake shores.
Uses & Benefits
Glyceria multiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for erosion control and as a soil stabilizer.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Glyceria multiflora has small, white flowers and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are thin and grass-like.
Cultivation and Propagation
Glyceria multiflora is a perennial grass that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown from seed or by division. When grown from seed, it should be planted in a sunny location in well-drained soil. It can also be propagated by division in the spring or fall. Divide the clumps of grass and replant in a sunny location with well-drained soil.
Where to Find Glyceria multiflora
Glyceria multiflora can be found in North America.
Glyceria multiflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Glyceria multiflora?
Glyceria multiflora
What is the common name of Glyceria multiflora?
Many-flowered Mannagrass
What is the natural habitat of Glyceria multiflora?
Wet meadows, marshes, and lake margins
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:404149-1: 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].