Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
montana
ID:
879458

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ridl.) K.M.Wong

Source:
wcs

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 48: 528 (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000878793

Common Names

  • Maclurochloa montana
  • Mountain Maclurochloa
  • Mountain Maclurochloa Grass

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Description

Maclurochloa montana (also called Mountain Maclurochloa, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Central and South America. It has a slender, erect stem and grows in moist areas, such as riverbanks and wetlands.

Uses & Benefits

Maclurochloa montana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used to make baskets and mats.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Maclurochloa montana is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green, grass-like plant.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Maclurochloa montana can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and the seedlings transplanted to their permanent positions in late spring or early summer. Division is best done in spring or early summer. Larger clumps can be replanted direct into their permanent positions, though it is best to pot up smaller clumps and grow them on in a cold frame until they are rooting well. Plant them out in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Maclurochloa montana

Maclurochloa montana is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America, including Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, and Paraguay.

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

Henry Nicholas Ridley (1855-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ridl.' in the authors string.
Khoon Meng Wong (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.M.Wong' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:973129-1: 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].