Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hitchc. & Chase) Zuloaga
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2019
Citation Micro:
Syst. Biodivers. 17: 287 (2019)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000032560
Description
Hymenachne grandis (also called 'Large Hymenachne', among many other common names) is a small, perennial grass native to South America. It grows in moist, sandy soils, and is often found in open areas such as roadsides and riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Hymenachne grandis is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hymenachne grandis has white flowers with yellow centers, and its seeds are small, black and round. Its seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hymenachne grandis is a perennial grass native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It can be propagated by seed or by division of the rhizomes. It prefers moist soils and full sun, but can tolerate some shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate flooding for short periods of time.
Where to Find Hymenachne grandis
Hymenachne grandis is native to Brazil and can be found in the states of Amazonas, Pará, and Rondônia.
Hymenachne grandis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hymenachne grandis?
Hymenachne grandis
What is the common name of Hymenachne grandis?
Giant hymenachne
What is the habitat of Hymenachne grandis?
It is found in wetlands, marshes, and swamps
Species in the Hymenachne genus
Hymenachne amplexicaulis,
Hymenachne assamica,
Hymenachne aurita,
Hymenachne condensata,
Hymenachne donacifolia,
Hymenachne grumosa,
Hymenachne patens,
Hymenachne pernambucensis,
Hymenachne wombaliensis,
Hymenachne felliana,
Hymenachne panduranganii,
Hymenachne bresolinii,
Hymenachne grandis,
Hymenachne harleyi,
Hymenachne leptachne,
Hymenachne longa,
Hymenachne stagnatilis,
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77200715-1: 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].