Status:
valid
Authors:
C.E.Hubb.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1947
Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 35: t. 3458 (1947)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000875133
Common Names
- Hydrothauma Manicatum
- Manicled Hydrothauma
- Manicled Water-grass
Description
Hydrothauma manicatum (also called 'Manic Hydrothauma', 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
Hydrothauma manicatum 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 Hydrothauma manicatum is a small white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have long, thin stems.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hydrothauma manicatum can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types, but prefers acidic soils. It can be grown in containers and can be used as a ground cover. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Hydrothauma manicatum
Hydrothauma manicatum is native to North America and can be found in wetland habitats, such as marshes, swamps, and bogs.
Hydrothauma manicatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hydrothauma manicatum?
Hydrothauma manicatum
What is the common name of Hydrothauma manicatum?
Manicured Water-plantain
What is the natural habitat of Hydrothauma manicatum?
It is found in shallow, still or slow-moving waters in Europe, Asia, and North America
Species in the Hydrothauma 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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:405421-1: 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].