Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
mucronata
ID:
879594

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Poir.) P.Beauv.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1812

Citation Micro:
Ess. Agrostogr. : 74 (1812)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000878929

Common Names

  • Megastachya mucronata
  • Mucronate Megastachya
  • Mucronate Grass

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Description

Megastachya mucronata (also called mucronate rush, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to North America. It grows in dense clumps and has long, narrow leaves with mucronate tips. It is found in wet meadows, marshes, and along the edges of streams and lakes.

Uses & Benefits

Megastachya mucronata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Megastachya mucronata is a white or yellowish-white, tubular flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are slender and have a long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Megastachya mucronata is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. When planting in containers, use a soil-based potting mix and fertilize regularly. When planting in the ground, amend the soil with compost or other organic matter before planting. Divide the plant in spring or early summer to propagate.

Where to Find Megastachya mucronata

Megastachya mucronata can be found in South America, particularly in Brazil, Bolivia, and Paraguay.

Species in the Megastachya genus

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

Palisot de Beauvois (1752-1820): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Beauv.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:407847-1: 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].