Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
greenwayi
ID:
875768

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.E.Hubb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1939

Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 34: t. 3387 (1939)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000875103

Common Names

  • Greenwayi Humbertochloa
  • Greenwayi Grass
  • Greenway's Humbertochloa

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Description

Humbertochloa greenwayi (also called 'Greenway's Grass', among many other common names) is a species of grass native to the tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia. It has a short, tufted stem with long, thin leaves and small, green flowers. It grows in moist, tropical forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Humbertochloa greenwayi is used as a forage crop for livestock, as well as for soil erosion control and as a cover crop. It is also used in landscaping and as a decorative plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Humbertochloa greenwayi is a small, white, tubular flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are thin and grass-like.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Humbertochloa greenwayi is a tropical grass that is grown for forage and hay. It is best adapted to areas with warm climates and high humidity. It is propagated by seed, and should be planted in early spring or late summer. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in a wide range of soils.

Where to Find Humbertochloa greenwayi

Humbertochloa greenwayi can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina.

Humbertochloa greenwayi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Humbertochloa greenwayi?

Humbertochloa greenwayi

What is the common name of Humbertochloa greenwayi?

No common name

What is the natural habitat of Humbertochloa greenwayi?

Tropical rainforests

Species in the Humbertochloa 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

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:405400-1: 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].