Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
cravenii
ID:
875801

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lazarides

Source:
wcs

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Brunonia 2: 89 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000875136



Common Names

  • Hygrochloa Cravenii
  • Craven's Hygrochloa
  • Craven's Water-grass


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Description

Hygrochloa cravenii (also called Australian cut grass, among many other common names) is an annual grass native to Australia. It grows up to 1.5 m tall and has a cylindrical stem. Its leaves are flat and have a sharp tip. It grows in moist, open areas such as wetlands, swamps, and floodplains.

Uses & Benefits

Hygrochloa cravenii 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 cravenii is a small white 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 cravenii 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 cravenii

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

Hygrochloa cravenii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hygrochloa cravenii?

Hygrochloa cravenii

What is the common name of Hygrochloa cravenii?

Craven's Water-grass

What is the natural habitat of Hygrochloa cravenii?

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:405423-1: 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].