Merostachys yungasensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
yungasensis
ID:
1321292
Status:
valid
Authors:
Lizarazu
Source:
ipni
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 36: 900 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001333746
Common Names
- Yungasensis Merostachys
- Merostachys Yungasensis
- Yungasensis Merostachys
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Merostachys yungasensis (also called Yungas Merostachys, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Poaceae family. It is a small, perennial grass with a tufted habit. It is native to South America, where it is found in moist, shady habitats in the Yungas region of Bolivia.
Uses & Benefits
Merostachys yungasensis is a popular ornamental plant due to its bright yellow flowers and attractive foliage. It can be used in gardens as a hedge plant, and its leaves and flowers can be used in salads and as a garnish.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Merostachys yungasensis has small, yellow flowers with purple veins. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Merostachys yungasensis is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a moist soil mix.
Where to Find Merostachys yungasensis
Merostachys yungasensis is native to the Yungas region of Bolivia.
Merostachys yungasensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Merostachys yungasensis?
Merostachys yungasensis
What type of plant is Merostachys yungasensis?
It is a perennial herb
Where is Merostachys yungasensis native to?
It is native to 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
Mabel A. Lizarazu: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lizarazu' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77121241-1: 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].