Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
pratensis
ID:
874746

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Balansa) Clayton

Source:
wcs

Year:
1970

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 24: 314 (1970)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000874081

Common Names

  • Hemarthria pratensis
  • Meadow Hemarthria
  • Meadow Panic-grass

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Description

Hemarthria pratensis (also called Meadow Hemarthria, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to East Asia. It is an evergreen, clumping grass with culms up to 0.5 m tall and 1 cm in diameter. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in open grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Hemarthria pratensis is a grass species that is commonly used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover in dry areas and is tolerant of poor soils. It is also used for erosion control, as it helps to stabilize the soil.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hemarthria pratensis is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are thin, green and have fifteen leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hemarthria pratensis 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 pratensis

Hemarthria pratensis is native to Europe and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and pastures.

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.
William Derek Clayton (b.1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Clayton' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77176760-1: 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].