Status:
valid
Authors:
Sunil, K.M.P.Kumar & V.P.Thomas
Source:
Year:
2017
Citation Micro:
Webbia 72: 101 (2017)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000048147
Description
Arundinella muthikulamensis (also called Muthikulam Arundinella, among many other common names) is a perennial grass species native to India. It is a tufted grass with erect stems, reaching a height of up to 40 cm. It grows in alpine meadows, rocky slopes and grasslands at altitudes of up to 2,500 m.
Uses & Benefits
Arundinella muthikulamensis is a grass species that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a fodder crop for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Arundinella muthikulamensis is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, grass-like plant.
Cultivation and Propagation
Arundinella muthikulamensis is a perennial grass that is propagated through seed. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It can tolerate a wide range of soil types but prefers sandy, loamy soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some flooding. It is best to fertilize the plant in early spring with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Arundinella muthikulamensis
Arundinella muthikulamensis is a species of grass found in wet areas in the southeastern United States.
Arundinella muthikulamensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Arundinella muthikulamensis?
Arundinella muthikulamensis
What type of plant is Arundinella muthikulamensis?
Grass
Where is Arundinella muthikulamensis found?
India
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77163856-1: 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].