Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
ximenae
ID:
1305210

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pianiss., Vinic.-Silva & L.G.Clark

Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 267: 223 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001317664

Common Names

  • Merostachys ximenae
  • Ximenae Merostachys
  • Ximenae Star Orchid

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Description

Merostachys ximenae (also called Ximenae, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Brazil. It typically grows in dry forests and woodlands, as well as in disturbed areas. Its leaves are ovate-lanceolate, with a pointed tip and entire margins.

Uses & Benefits

Merostachys ximenae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Merostachys ximenae is a yellow-orange color with a tubular shape. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single seed leaf and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Merostachys ximenae is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It requires regular watering and fertilizing.

Where to Find Merostachys ximenae

Merostachys ximenae is found in Brazil.

Merostachys ximenae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Merostachys ximenae?

Merostachys ximenae

What is the common name of Merostachys ximenae?

Ximena's Merostachys

What is the natural habitat of Merostachys ximenae?

Tropical rainforests of Central and South 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

Ana Paula Santos-Gonçalves: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Santos-Gonç.' in the authors string.
Daniele F. Parma: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.F.Parma' 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:77155967-1: 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].