Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pulchella
ID:
873995

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

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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.

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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

Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.
George Valentine Nash (1864-1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nash' in the authors string.
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].