Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
altissima
ID:
874718

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Poir.) Stapf & C.E.Hubb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1934: 109 (1934)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000874053

Common Names

  • Hemarthria altissima
  • Tall Hemarthria
  • Tall Panic-grass

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Description

Hemarthria altissima (also called Tall watergrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to South America. It is found in wet, marshy areas, as well as in dry, sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Hemarthria altissima is a popular ornamental grass that is used in gardens and landscapes for its attractive foliage and flowers. It can also be used to make herbal teas and medicines.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hemarthria altissima is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings of Hemarthria altissima are thin and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hemarthria altissima is a perennial grass that is native to North America. It can be grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is best done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer when temperatures are warm and soil moisture is adequate. Division should be done in early spring or late summer when the plant is actively growing.

Where to Find Hemarthria altissima

Hemarthria altissima is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.

Hemarthria altissima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hemarthria altissima?

Hemarthria altissima

What is the natural habitat of Hemarthria altissima?

Grasslands, moist meadows, and open woodlands

What is the flowering period of Hemarthria altissima?

Late spring to early summer

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

Jean Louis Marie Poiret (1755-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Poir.' in the authors string.
Otto Stapf (1857-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stapf' in the authors string.
Charles Edward Hubbard (1900-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.E.Hubb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:404684-1: 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].