Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
aurita
ID:
875811

Status:
valid

Authors:
(J.Presl ex Nees) Balansa

Source:
wcs

Year:
1890

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. (Morot) 4: 144 (1890)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000875146

Common Names

  • Hymenachne Aurita
  • Ear-like Hymenachne
  • Ear-like Water-grass

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Description

Hymenachne aurita (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 aurita is used as an ornamental plant in water gardens and as a forage crop for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hymenachne aurita 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 aurita 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 aurita

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

Hymenachne aurita FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hymenachne aurita?

Hymenachne aurita

What is the common name of Hymenachne aurita?

Eared Water-grass

What is the natural habitat of Hymenachne aurita?

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

Cornelis Andries Backer (1874-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Backer' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:405432-1: 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].