Greslania rivularis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Balansa
Source:
wcs
Year:
1873
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 19: 320 (1872 publ. 1873)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000873494
Common Names
- Greslania rivularis
- Rivularis Greslania
- Greslania River
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Greslania rivularis (also called River Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass species native to South America. It is a tufted grass with long, narrow leaves and a short rhizome. It is found in wetland habitats, such as riverbanks, marshes, and swamps.
Uses & Benefits
Greslania rivularis is used as an ornamental grass in gardens and is also used as a fodder crop for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Greslania rivularis has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black, and globular in shape. The seedlings have a long, slender stem and long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Greslania rivularis is a small, perennial herbaceous plant that is native to Mexico. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts.
Where to Find Greslania rivularis
Greslania rivularis can be found in the western United States, primarily in California, Nevada, and Arizona.
Greslania rivularis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Greslania rivularis?
Greslania rivularis
What is the common name of Greslania rivularis?
River Greslania
What is the natural habitat of Greslania rivularis?
Dry, rocky slopes
Species in the Greslania 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
Benjamin Balansa (1825-1891): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Balansa' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:404288-1: 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].