Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
mukurthiana
ID:
1576909

Status:
valid

Authors:
Murug. & Anusuba

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2022

Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 74: 132 (2022)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000040680

Common Names

  • Arundinella Mukurthiana
  • Mukurthi Grass
  • Mukurthi Pigeon Grass

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Description

Arundinella mukurthiana (also called Arundinella mukurthiana var. mukurthiana, among many other common names) is a grass native to India and Sri Lanka. It is a member of the Poaceae family and grows to a height of up to 1 meter. It has long, thin leaves and small, yellow-green flowers. It grows in dry, rocky areas and is often found in grassland and savanna habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Arundinella mukurthiana is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat digestive disorders, skin conditions, and inflammation. It is also used as a natural food coloring and flavoring agent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Arundinella mukurthiana is a white to pinkish-white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Arundinella mukurthiana is a perennial grass native to tropical regions of South America. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers a well-draining soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in the spring or summer and the divisions should be planted in a well-draining soil mix.

Where to Find Arundinella mukurthiana

Arundinella mukurthiana is native to India and Sri Lanka.

Arundinella mukurthiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arundinella mukurthiana?

Arundinella mukurthiana

What is the common name of Arundinella mukurthiana?

Mukurthi arundinella

What is the natural habitat of Arundinella mukurthiana?

Grassy hillsides and open woodlands

Species in the Arundinella genus

Arundinella barbinodis, Arundinella bengalensis, Arundinella berteroniana, Arundinella blephariphylla, Arundinella cannanorica, Arundinella ciliata, Arundinella cochinchinensis, Arundinella dagana, Arundinella decempedalis, Arundinella deppeana, Arundinella filiformis, Arundinella flavida, Arundinella fluviatilis, Arundinella furva, Arundinella fuscata, Arundinella grandiflora, Arundinella grevillensis, Arundinella hirta, Arundinella hispida, Arundinella holcoides, Arundinella hookeri, Arundinella intricata, Arundinella khasiana, Arundinella laxiflora, Arundinella leptochloa, Arundinella longispicata, Arundinella mesophylla, Arundinella metzii, Arundinella montana, Arundinella nepalensis, Arundinella nervosa, Arundinella nodosa, Arundinella parviflora, Arundinella pumila, Arundinella purpurea, Arundinella rupestris, Arundinella setosa, Arundinella spicata, Arundinella thwaitesii, Arundinella tricholepis, Arundinella tuberculata, Arundinella vaginata, Arundinella villosa, Arundinella yunnanensis, Arundinella kokutensis, Arundinella longiscata, Arundinella kerrii, Arundinella ravii, Arundinella chassanica, Arundinella pradeepiana,

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

IPNI Record: 77304943-1: Added by the Sept 2022 IPNI import.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77304943-1: 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].