Status:
valid
Authors:
(Nash) K.Schum.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1903
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahresber. (Just) 29(1): 513 (1903)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000873330
Common Names
- Glyceria Pulchella
- Glyceria Pulchellum
- Glyceria Pulchellus
Description
Glyceria pulchella (also called small mannagrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to North America. It has a tufted habit and grows up to 1.2 m tall. It is found in wet meadows, marshes, and along the edges of ponds and streams.
Uses & Benefits
Glyceria pulchella is used as an ornamental grass and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Glyceria pulchella has small, white flowers with three petals and three sepals. Its seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. Its seedlings are small, with two opposite leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Glyceria pulchella is a perennial grass that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and should be planted in full sun or partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can tolerate occasional flooding. It should be fertilized regularly to maintain its vigor. It can be mowed to keep it from becoming too tall and unruly.
Where to Find Glyceria pulchella
Glyceria pulchella can be found in wet meadows, ditches, and shallow water in North America, Europe, and Asia.
Glyceria pulchella FAQ
What is the scientific name of Glyceria pulchella?
Glyceria pulchella
What is the common name of Glyceria pulchella?
Beautiful Mannagrass
What is the natural habitat of Glyceria pulchella?
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:111015-2: 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].