Hymenachne amplexicaulis
Olive Hymenachne, West Indian Marsh Grass
Also known as: Agrostis monostachya Poir. +13 more
- Agrostis monostachya Poir.
- Hymenachne acutigluma (Steud.) Gilliland
- Hymenachne calamitosa J.R.Clarkson
- Hymenachne gouinii E.Fourn.
- Hymenachne monostachya (Poir.) P.Beauv.
- Hymenachne pseudointerrupta C.Muell.
- Hymenachne pseudointerrupta Müll.Berol.
- Hymenachne pseudointerrupta Müll.Hal.
- Hymenachne serrulata (Roxb.) Nees ex Wight & Arn.
- Panicum acutiglume Steud.
- Panicum acutiglumum Steud.
- Panicum amplexicaule var. deflexum Döll
- Panicum amplexicaule var. erectum Döll
- Panicum amplexifolium Griseb. ex Mez
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or helophyte.
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Hymenachne amplexicaulis (commonly known as Olive Hymenachne or West Indian Marsh Grass) is a grass within the Poaceae family. It originates in North America and South America. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant Type
Aquatic Plant
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Caribbean, Central America, Mexico, Northern South America, Southern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Argentina Northeast, Argentina Northwest, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil North, Brazil South, Brazil Southeast, Brazil West-Central, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, French Guiana, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Leeward Is., Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Puerto Rico, Surinam, Trinidad-Tobago, Uruguay, Venezuela, Windward Is.
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Andaman Is., Assam, Bangladesh, Borneo, China South-Central, East Himalaya, Florida, Hainan, India, Jawa, Malaya, Myanmar, Nepal, New Guinea, New South Wales, Nicobar Is., Northern Territory, Philippines, Queensland, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Tasmania, Thailand, Victoria, Vietnam, Western Australia