Hylebates cordatus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Chippind.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1945
Citation Micro:
J. S. African Bot. 11: 128 (1945)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000875140
Common Names
- Hylebates Cordatus
- Heart-leaved Hylebates
- Heart-leaved Water-grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hylebates cordatus (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 cordatus is used as a forage crop for livestock and as a soil stabilizer. It is also used in the production of beer and as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hylebates cordatus is a small, yellow-green spikelet, which is usually borne in clusters. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped grain. The seedlings are small, slender, and have a reddish-brown coloration.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hylebates cordatus 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 cordatus
Hylebates cordatus is native to North America and can be found in wetland habitats, such as marshes, swamps, and bogs.
Hylebates cordatus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hylebates cordatus?
Hylebates cordatus
What is the common name of Hylebates cordatus?
Heart-leaved Water-grass
What is the natural habitat of Hylebates cordatus?
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
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References
Lucy Katherine Armitage Chippindall (1913-1992): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chippind.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:405427-1: 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].