Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
brevigluma
ID:
880364

Status:
valid

Authors:
Send.

Source:
wcs

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 56: 629 (2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000879699

Common Names

  • Merostachys brevigluma
  • Short-haired Merostachys
  • Short-haired-leaved Merostachys

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Description

Merostachys brevigluma (also called Short-awned False Grass, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to South America. It is a tufted perennial grass, growing to a height of up to 80 cm. It is found in meadows, grasslands, and other areas with moist soils.

Uses & Benefits

Merostachys brevigluma is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Merostachys brevigluma is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, long, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Merostachys brevigluma can be propagated by seed or division. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix in a warm, sunny location. Water the soil regularly to keep it moist. Once the seedlings emerge, thin them out to allow for adequate space between the plants. For division, dig up the clump and divide it into smaller sections. Replant the sections in the desired location and water them regularly.

Where to Find Merostachys brevigluma

Merostachys brevigluma is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Merostachys brevigluma FAQ

What is the scientific name of Merostachys brevigluma?

Merostachys brevigluma

What is the common name of Merostachys brevigluma?

Short-haired Grass

What is the natural habitat of Merostachys brevigluma?

It is native to temperate regions of North America.

Species in the Merostachys genus

Merostachys abadiana, Merostachys annulifera, Merostachys argentea, Merostachys argyronema, Merostachys bifurcata, Merostachys brevigluma, Merostachys brevispica, Merostachys burmanii, Merostachys calderoniana, Merostachys caucaiana, Merostachys ciliata, Merostachys claussenii, Merostachys exserta, Merostachys filgueirasii, Merostachys fimbriata, Merostachys fischeriana, Merostachys fistulosa, Merostachys glauca, Merostachys kleinii, Merostachys kunthii, Merostachys lanata, Merostachys latifolia, Merostachys leptophylla, Merostachys magellanica, Merostachys magnispicula, Merostachys maguireorum, Merostachys medullosa, Merostachys multiramea, Merostachys neesii, Merostachys pauciflora, Merostachys petiolata, Merostachys pilifera, Merostachys pluriflora, Merostachys polyantha, Merostachys procerrima, Merostachys ramosissima, Merostachys retrorsa, Merostachys riedeliana, Merostachys rondoniensis, Merostachys scandens, Merostachys sellovii, Merostachys skvortzovii, Merostachys sparsiflora, Merostachys speciosa, Merostachys ternata, Merostachys vestita, Merostachys ximenae, Merostachys fimbriolaminata, Merostachys ramosa, Merostachys tatianae,

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

Tatiana Sendulsky (1922-2004): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Send.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:321863-2: 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].