Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
amplexicaulis
ID:
875808

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rudge) Nees

Source:
wcs

Year:
1829

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. Enum. Pl. 2: 276 (1829)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000875143

Common Names

  • Hymenachne Amplexicaulis
  • Clasping-leaved Hymenachne
  • Clasping-leaved Water-grass

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Description

Hymenachne amplexicaulis (also called water grass, among many other common names) is an annual grass native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. 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

Hymenachne amplexicaulis 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 Hymenachne amplexicaulis is white in color and has five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hymenachne amplexicaulis 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 Hymenachne amplexicaulis

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

Hymenachne amplexicaulis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hymenachne amplexicaulis?

Hymenachne amplexicaulis

What is the common name of Hymenachne amplexicaulis?

Clasping Water-grass

What is the natural habitat of Hymenachne amplexicaulis?

It is found in shallow, still or slow-moving waters in Europe, Asia, and North America

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

Christian Gottfried Daniel Nees von Esenbeck (1776-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nees' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:405429-1: 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].