Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
septentrionalis
ID:
874013

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hitchc.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Rhodora 8: 211 (1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000873348

Common Names

  • Meadow Foxtail
  • Northern Mannagrass
  • Septentrionalis Mannagrass

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Description

Glyceria septentrionalis (also called Northern Sweetgrass, among many other common names) is a perennial aquatic grass native to Europe and Asia. It grows in shallow water and wet soils, and is tolerant of brackish water. It has long, narrow leaves that are up to 30 cm long and 2-3 mm wide.

Uses & Benefits

Glyceria septentrionalis is a perennial grass used as a forage crop for livestock, as well as for erosion control and soil stabilization. It is also used as a decorative grass in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Glyceria septentrionalis has small, white flowers and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are thin and grass-like.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Glyceria septentrionalis 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 septentrionalis

Glyceria septentrionalis can be found in wet meadows, ditches, and shallow water in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Glyceria septentrionalis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Glyceria septentrionalis?

Glyceria septentrionalis

What is the common name of Glyceria septentrionalis?

Northern Mannagrass

What is the natural habitat of Glyceria septentrionalis?

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

A. S. Hitchcock (1865-1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hitchc.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:111018-2: 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].