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Cinna: The Woodreeds
The genus Cinna, commonly known as woodreeds, comprises a small group of grasses found in moist woodlands. The text mentions two specific species: Cinna arundinacea and Cinna latifolia.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Genus: Cinna
- Family: Poaceae (Grass family)
- Species Examples: Cinna arundinacea L. (Stout Wood Reed, Sweet Woodreed), Cinna latifolia (Drooping Wood Reed)
Distribution and Habitat
- Woodreeds are widespread in the Americas.
- They are typically found in moist woodlands, thickets, swamps, and damp savannas.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Cinna arundinacea is described as a perennial grass that grows to be 3-5 feet tall.
- It consists of individual or small tufts of erect culms (stems).
- Cinna latifolia is described as loosely tufted, sweet-scented perennial stems slender.
Ecological Role
- Sweet wood-reed is suggested as a substitute for the invasive Japanese stilt-grass (Microstegium vimineum).
Interactions with Other Organisms
- The text mentions the "Prevalence of an intraspecific Neotyphodium hybrid in natural populations of stout wood reed (Cinna arundinacea L.) from eastern North America," indicating an interaction with the endophytic fungus Neotyphodium.
Additional Information
- The Iroquois traditionally used sweet woodreed.