Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
wombaliensis
ID:
875845

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vanderyst ex Robyns

Source:
wcs

Year:
1932

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. État Bruxelles 9: 183 (1932)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000875180

Common Names

  • Hymenachne wombaliensis
  • Wombaliensis Hymenachne
  • Wombaliensis Watergrass

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Description

Hymenachne wombaliensis (also called 'Wombal Hymenachne', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region, growing in moist and wet habitats such as riverbanks and marshes. It has a thick, woolly stem with narrow, lanceolate leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hymenachne wombaliensis has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hymenachne wombaliensis is a perennial grass native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It is cultivated as an ornamental grass and can be propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in a warm, sunny location in well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or fall. The grass should be divided into small clumps and planted in the desired location.

Where to Find Hymenachne wombaliensis

Hymenachne wombaliensis can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina.

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

Frans Hubert Edouard Arthur Walter Robyns (1901-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Robyns' in the authors string.
Hyacinthe Julien Robert Vanderyst (1860-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vanderyst' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:405464-1: 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].