Status:
valid
Authors:
Bor
Source:
wcs
Year:
1965
Citation Micro:
Dansk Bot. Ark. 23: 163 (1965)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000874086
Common Names
- Hemarthria stolonifera
- Stoloniferous Hemarthria
- Stoloniferous Panic-grass
Description
Hemarthria stolonifera (also called 'Carpet Grass', among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It is found in moist, shady areas, such as near streams and in wet meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Hemarthria stolonifera 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 stolonifera is a small, yellow-green spikelet, while its seed is a small, dark brown grain. Its seedlings have a long, slender stem with narrow, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hemarthria stolonifera is a perennial grass that grows in clumps and is native to tropical Asia. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in well-prepared soil and lightly covered. Division should be done in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Hemarthria stolonifera
Hemarthria stolonifera is native to Asia and can be found in wet meadows and marshes.
Species in the Hemarthria genus
Hemarthria altissima,
Hemarthria compressa,
Hemarthria debilis,
Hemarthria depressa,
Hemarthria hamiltoniana,
Hemarthria longiflora,
Hemarthria natans,
Hemarthria pratensis,
Hemarthria protensa,
Hemarthria sibirica,
Hemarthria stolonifera,
Hemarthria uncinata,
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:404714-1: 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].