Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hack.) Clayton
Source:
wcs
Year:
1981
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 35: 815 (1981)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000873395
Common Names
- Divergent Glyphochloa
- Glyphochloa
- Divergent Glyphochloa Grass
Description
Glyphochloa divergens (also called divergent glyphochloa, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to tropical Asia. 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
Glyphochloa divergens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Glyphochloa divergens var. hirsuta (C.E.C.Fisch.) Clayton
Glyphochloa divergens var. divergens
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Glyphochloa divergens 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Glyphochloa divergens 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 divergens
Glyphochloa divergens 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 divergens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Glyphochloa divergens?
Glyphochloa divergens
What is the family of Glyphochloa divergens?
Poaceae
Where is Glyphochloa divergens found?
Glyphochloa divergens is found in India and Sri Lanka
Species in the Glyphochloa genus
Glyphochloa acuminata,
Glyphochloa divergens,
Glyphochloa forficulata,
Glyphochloa goaensis,
Glyphochloa henryi,
Glyphochloa mysorensis,
Glyphochloa ratnagirica,
Glyphochloa santapaui,
Glyphochloa talbotii,
Glyphochloa veldkampii,
Glyphochloa maharashtraensis,
Glyphochloa bombaiensis,
Glyphochloa shrirangii,
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:908779-1: 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].