Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nutans
ID:
875777

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Stapf) E.B.Alexeev ex T.A.Cope

Source:
wcs

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Fl. Pakistan 143: 423 (1982)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000875112

Common Names

  • Hyalopoa nutans
  • Nodding Panic Grass
  • Nodding Hyalopoa

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Description

Hyalopoa nutans (also called 'Nodding Hyalopoa', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region, growing in moist and wet habitats such as riverbanks and marshes. It has a thick, woolly stem with narrow, lanceolate leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Hyalopoa nutans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in the production of herbal medicines.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hyalopoa nutans 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

Hyalopoa nutans 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 Hyalopoa nutans

Hyalopoa nutans is native to North America and can be found in wetland habitats, such as marshes, swamps, and bogs.

Hyalopoa nutans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hyalopoa nutans?

Hyalopoa nutans

What is the common name of Hyalopoa nutans?

No common name

What is the natural habitat of Hyalopoa nutans?

Tropical rainforests

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

Otto Stapf (1857-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stapf' in the authors string.
Thomas Arthur Cope (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cope' in the authors string.
A. Alexeev: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Alexeev' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:910765-1: 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].