Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
aquatica
ID:
875800

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lazarides

Source:
wcs

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Brunonia 2: 87 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000875135



Common Names

  • Hygrochloa Aquatica
  • Water Hygrochloa
  • Water-grass Hygrochloa


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Description

Hygrochloa aquatica (also called 'Aquatic Hygrochloa', 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

Hygrochloa aquatica is used as a fodder crop and forage for livestock. It is also used in the production of herbal medicines.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hygrochloa aquatica is a small pink flower with six petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have long, thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hygrochloa aquatica can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types, but prefers acidic soils. It can be grown in containers and can be used as a ground cover. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Hygrochloa aquatica

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

Hygrochloa aquatica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hygrochloa aquatica?

Hygrochloa aquatica

What is the common name of Hygrochloa aquatica?

Water-grass

What is the natural habitat of Hygrochloa aquatica?

It is found in shallow, still or slow-moving waters in Europe, Asia, and North America

Species in the Hygrochloa 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

Michael Lazarides (1928-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lazarides' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:405422-1: 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].