Hymenachne longa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
longa
ID:
1552702
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hitchc. & Chase) Zuloaga
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2019
Citation Micro:
Syst. Biodivers. 17: 287 (2019)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000032563
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Hymenachne longa (also called 'Long 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 longa is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hymenachne longa has white flowers with yellow centers, and its seeds are small, black and round. Its seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hymenachne longa can be propagated by seed, division, or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in the summer. Division can be done in spring or autumn. Larger divisions can be planted out direct into their permanent positions. Cuttings of young shoots can be taken in spring or summer and will root easily in a cold frame.
Where to Find Hymenachne longa
Hymenachne longa is native to Brazil and can be found in the states of Amazonas, Pará, and Rondônia.
Hymenachne longa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hymenachne longa?
Hymenachne longa
What is the natural habitat of Hymenachne longa?
It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America.
What are the common names of Hymenachne longa?
Long hymenachne, Long water willow, and Long willow
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:77200721-1: 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].