Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fluitans
ID:
879420

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Michx.) Terrell & H.Rob.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1974

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 101: 244 (1974)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000878755



Common Names

  • Luziola fluitans
  • Floating Grass
  • Floating Rush


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Description

Luziola fluitans (also called floating grass, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to South America. It is a perennial grass growing to 0.3–1 m tall, with leaves 10–25 cm long and 2–4 mm broad. It is found in a wide range of habitats, from dry to moist soils, from sea level to mountains, and from grassland to woodland.

Uses & Benefits

Luziola fluitans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomachaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Luziola fluitans has white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and thin with a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Luziola fluitans is a perennial grass native to South America. It is a fast-growing species and can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It can tolerate some drought and is tolerant of salt spray. It can be used as a ground cover or for erosion control.

Where to Find Luziola fluitans

Luziola fluitans is found in the savannas of West Africa, from Senegal to Cameroon.

Luziola fluitans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Luziola fluitans?

Luziola fluitans

What is the common name of Luziola fluitans?

Rivergrass

What is the natural habitat of Luziola fluitans?

It is found in wet areas, such as marshes, swamps, and along the banks of rivers and streams

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

André Michaux (1746-1802): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Michx.' in the authors string.
Harold E. Robinson (1932-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Rob.' in the authors string.
Edward E. Terrell (1923-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Terrell' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:146134-2: 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].