- Acorus gramineus
Taxobox
name = "Acorus gramineus"
regnum =Plant ae
divisio = Magnoliophyta
classis =Liliopsida
ordo =Acorales
familia =Acoraceae
genus = "Acorus "
species = "A. gramineus"
binomial = "Acorus gramineus"
binomial_authority =Common Name
Dwarf sedge, Japanese rush
Origin
Native to
Japan in easternAsia , where it usually occurs in wetlands and shallow water.Description
This shrubby plant's long, narrow, slightly curved leaves may grow to 30cm (12 inches) in height. It can grow fully or partially submerged, or in very moist soil, but it will usually only flower when at least partially submerged.
Var. pusillus has slightly shorter, more rigid glossy green leaves, while var. variegatus has longer leaves streaked with yellow.
Cultivation and uses
"Acorus gramineus" spreads aggressively by
rhizome , creating a nearly-seamless groundcover where conditions are favorable, and it is frequently used around the edges of ponds and water gardens [ [http://www.floridata.com/ref/A/acor_gra.cfm "Acorus gramineus"] ] , as well as submerged in freshwater aquaria. It can be propagated by dividing the fleshy underwater rhizome and planting the base in shallow water until the cutting strengthens.References
*cite book | title=Simon & Schuster's Guide to Freshwater and Marine Aquarium Fishes| location= New York, New York, United States| publisher=Simon & Schuster, Inc. | year=1976 | id=ISBN 0-671-22809-9
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