Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
marantoidea
ID:
848558

Status:
valid

Authors:
Brongn.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1851

Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 3, 16: 369 (1851)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000847893

Common Names

  • Anomochloa Marantoidea
  • Marantoidea Anomochloa
  • Anomochloa Anise

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Description

Anomochloa marantoidea (also called Maranta Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass species native to Australia. It has a tufted habit with long, narrow leaves and small, yellow-brown flower heads. It grows in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, woodlands, and open forests.

Uses & Benefits

Anomochloa marantoidea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a soil stabilizer. It can also be used in erosion control and forage production.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Anomochloa marantoidea has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings have narrow, grass-like leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anomochloa marantoidea can be propagated by seed or division. It is best grown in full sun and moist, well-drained soils. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and pH levels.

Where to Find Anomochloa marantoidea

Anomochloa marantoidea can be found in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Anomochloa marantoidea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anomochloa marantoidea?

Anomochloa marantoidea

What are the common names of Anomochloa marantoidea?

Common names for Anomochloa marantoidea include Chinese water bamboo and Chinese water-bamboo.

Where is Anomochloa marantoidea native to?

Anomochloa marantoidea is native to China, Japan, and Korea.

Species in the Anomochloa genus

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

Adolphe-Théodore Brongniart (1801-1876): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brongn.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:388835-1: 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].