Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
acuminata
ID:
874057

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hack.) Clayton

Source:
wcs

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 35: 815 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000873392

Common Names

  • Acuminate Glyphochloa
  • Glyphochloa
  • Acuminate Glyphochloa Grass

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Description

Glyphochloa acuminata (also called Acuminate Glyphochloa, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Asia and Australia. It grows in moist, shady forests and is tolerant of light frost. It has small, white flowers and narrow, lance-shaped leaves that are up to 10 cm long.

Uses & Benefits

Glyphochloa acuminata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Glyphochloa acuminata var. stocksii (Hook.f.) Clayton
Glyphochloa acuminata var. woodrowii (Bor) Clayton
Glyphochloa acuminata var. acuminata

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Glyphochloa acuminata has small, greenish-white flowers, which are borne in a panicle. The seeds are small, dark brown and glossy. The seedlings have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Glyphochloa acuminata is a perennial grass native to India and Sri Lanka. It is a hardy plant that can tolerate a wide range of soil types and climates. It can be propagated by seed or division. When propagating by seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil in the spring or fall. When propagating by division, divide the clumps in the spring or fall and replant in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Glyphochloa acuminata

Glyphochloa acuminata can be found in wet meadows, marshes, and shallow water in North America, from Alaska to California and east to the Great Lakes region.

Glyphochloa acuminata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Glyphochloa acuminata?

Glyphochloa acuminata

What is the family of Glyphochloa acuminata?

Poaceae

Where is Glyphochloa acuminata found?

Glyphochloa acuminata is found in India and Sri Lanka

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

Eduard Hackel (1850-1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hack.' in the authors string.
William Derek Clayton (b.1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Clayton' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:908778-1: 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].