Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
assamica
ID:
875809

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook.f.) Hitchc.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
Lingnan Sci. J. 7: 222 (1931)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000875144

Common Names

  • Hymenachne Assamica
  • Assam Hymenachne
  • Assam Water-grass

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Description

Hymenachne assamica (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 assamica 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 assamica is yellow 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 assamica 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 Hymenachne assamica

Hymenachne assamica is native to Asia and can be found in wetland habitats, such as marshes, swamps, and bogs.

Hymenachne assamica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hymenachne assamica?

Hymenachne assamica

What is the common name of Hymenachne assamica?

Assam Water-grass

What is the natural habitat of Hymenachne assamica?

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

Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
A. S. Hitchcock (1865-1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hitchc.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:405430-1: 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].