Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
espessae
ID:
1335258

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vinic.-Silva, L.G.Clark & Santos-Gonç.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 41: 961 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001347712

Common Names

  • Merostachys espessae
  • Espessae Merostachys
  • Merostachys espessae

Searching for Merostachys espessae? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Merostachys espessae (also called 'Espessae Merostachys', among many other common names) is an herbaceous species native to South America. It is a small, perennial plant with up to five leaves and a maximum height of about 30 cm. It has white flowers and silvery-green leaves. It is found in dry, sandy habitats in South America.

Uses & Benefits

Merostachys espessae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Merostachys espessae has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and thin.

Searching for Merostachys espessae? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Merostachys espessae is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate from seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated from seed or division in the spring or fall. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a moist, well-drained soil and keep the soil moist until germination. To propagate from division, dig up the plant and divide the rhizomes into sections with at least one growing point. Plant the divisions in a moist, well-drained soil and keep the soil moist until established.

Where to Find Merostachys espessae

Merostachys espessae is native to Brazil and can be found in moist, forested areas.

Merostachys espessae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Merostachys espessae?

Merostachys espessae

What is the common name of Merostachys espessae?

Espessae

What is the natural habitat of Merostachys espessae?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

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

Lynn G. Clark (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.G.Clark' in the authors string.
Ana Paula Santos-Gonçalves: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Santos-Gonç.' in the authors string.
Ronaldo Vinicíus-Silva: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vinic.-Silva' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77160052-1: 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].