Hylebates chlorochloe - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(K.Schum.) Napper
Source:
wcs
Year:
1963
Citation Micro:
Kirkia 3: 130 (1963)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000875139
Common Names
- Hylebates Chlorochloe
- Green Hylebates
- Green Water-grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hylebates chlorochloe (also called common water grass, among many other common names) is an annual grass native to Australia. It grows up to 1.5 m tall and has a cylindrical stem. Its leaves are flat and have a sharp tip. It grows in moist, open areas such as wetlands, swamps, and floodplains.
Uses & Benefits
Hylebates chlorochloe 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 Hylebates chlorochloe 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.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hylebates chlorochloe 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 Hylebates chlorochloe
Hylebates chlorochloe is native to North America and can be found in wetland habitats, such as marshes, swamps, and bogs.
Hylebates chlorochloe FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hylebates chlorochloe?
Hylebates chlorochloe
What is the common name of Hylebates chlorochloe?
Green Water-grass
What is the natural habitat of Hylebates chlorochloe?
It is found in shallow, still or slow-moving waters in Europe, Asia, and North America
Species in the Hylebates 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
Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.
Diana Margaret Napper (1930-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Napper' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:405426-1: 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].