Status:
valid
Authors:
Vinic.-Silva, L.G.Clark & Santos-Gonç.
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2021
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 73: 168 (2021)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000027871
Common Names
- Merostachys Judziewiczii
- Judziewiczii Merostachys
- Judziewiczii
Description
Merostachys judziewiczii (also called False Brome, among many other common names) is a perennial grass species native to Central Asia. It grows in moist meadows and along the banks of streams. Its stems are erect and can reach up to 1 meter in height. Its leaves are flat, narrow, and have a rough texture. Its inflorescence is a panicle with spikelets that are 1.5 to 2 cm long.
Uses & Benefits
Merostachys judziewiczii has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It has also been used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Merostachys judziewiczii is white and bell-shaped. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Merostachys judziewiczii is a slow-growing shrub that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. When propagating from seeds, it is best to sow them in a well-draining soil mix and keep them in a warm, humid environment. When propagating from cuttings, it is best to use semi-hardwood cuttings taken from the current season's growth. These should be placed in a well-draining soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Merostachys judziewiczii
Merostachys judziewiczii can be found in the tropical forests of Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Merostachys judziewiczii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Merostachys judziewiczii?
Merostachys judziewiczii
What is the natural habitat of Merostachys judziewiczii?
Tropical rainforests
What are the uses of Merostachys judziewiczii?
The leaves of Merostachys judziewiczii are used for medicinal purposes
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77234095-1: 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].