Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
ambalavaoensis
ID:
880417

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.Camus) Conert

Source:
wcs

Year:
1970

Citation Micro:
Senckenberg. Biol. 51: 132 (1970)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000879752

Common Names

  • Ambalavao Merxmuellera
  • Ambalavaoensis Merxmuellera
  • Ambalavao False Foxglove

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Description

Merxmuellera ambalavaoensis (also called Ambalavao Feathergrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Madagascar. It has a tufted habit and grows to a height of up to 1.2 m. It is found in open grasslands, savannas, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Merxmuellera ambalavaoensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Merxmuellera ambalavaoensis is a white or pinkish-white color with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and slender with dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Merxmuellera ambalavaoensis is a perennial herb native to Madagascar. It can be propagated from seed or by division of the rhizomes. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F) and is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Merxmuellera ambalavaoensis

Merxmuellera ambalavaoensis is native to Madagascar.

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

Aimée Antoinette Camus (1879-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Camus' in the authors string.
Hans Joachim Conert (b.1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Conert' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:408365-1: 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].