Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
spiculosa
ID:
874021

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F.Schmidt) Roshev. ex B.Fedtsch.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
Fl. Transbaic. : 85 (1929)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000873356

Common Names

  • Spiculosa Foxtail
  • Spiculosa Mannagrass
  • Spiculosa Meadowgrass

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Description

Glyceria spiculosa (also called Spiked 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 spiculosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Glyceria spiculosa 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 spiculosa

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

Glyceria spiculosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Glyceria spiculosa?

Glyceria spiculosa

What is the common name of Glyceria spiculosa?

Spike Mannagrass

What is the natural habitat of Glyceria spiculosa?

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

Boris Fedtschenko (1872-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Fedtsch.' in the authors string.
Roman Rozhevits (1882-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roshev.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:404198-1: 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].