Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
compressa
ID:
874721

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.f.) R.Br.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1810

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Nov. Holland. : 207 (1810)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000874056

Common Names

  • Hemarthria compressa
  • Flattened Hemarthria
  • Flattened Panic-grass

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Description

Hemarthria compressa (also called Compressed 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 compressa 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 compressa is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are thin, green and have three leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hemarthria compressa 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 compressa

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

Hemarthria compressa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hemarthria compressa?

Hemarthria compressa

What is the natural habitat of Hemarthria compressa?

Grasslands, moist meadows, and open woodlands

What is the flowering period of Hemarthria compressa?

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

Robert Brown (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Br.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:404689-1: 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].