West Indian marsh grass
Hymenachne amplexicaulis (Rudge) Nees
Names
| English | West Indian marsh grass |
|---|---|
| Dutch | — |
| Spanish | Corcho |
| Chinese | 膜稃草 |
| Scientific name | Hymenachne amplexicaulis (Rudge) Nees |
About this species
Hymenachne amplexicaulis, also known as West Indian marsh grass in the US, Olive hymenachne in Australia, and hereafter referred to as hymenachne, is New World species in the genus Hymenachne. Hymenachne is from the Greek hymen meaning "membrane" and achne meaning "chaff, glume, scale" and amplexicaulis is from Latin, literally "embracing the stem" or "stem-clasping. This freshwater species is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of the West Indies, Northern South America, and Central America.
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Classification
| Kingdom | Plantae |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Poales |
| Family | Poaceae |
| Genus | Hymenachne |
In Suriname
49Records in Suriname
1827First record
2018Latest record
Where it has been recorded
- Nickerie8
- Sipaliwini3
- Brokopondo1
- Commewijne1
- Saramacca1
Districts with at least one record that has coordinates. Shaded districts have records.
Records by month
All years combined.
