Mesosetum wrightii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hitchc.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1909
Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 12: 211 (1909)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000879822
Common Names
- Mesosetum wrightii
- Wrightii Mesosetum
- Wright's Mesosetum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Mesosetum wrightii (also called Wright's Mesosetum, among many other common names) is a perennial grass species native to the tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Americas. It typically grows in dry, sandy soils and is characterized by its long, narrow leaves and its tall, upright stems with a dense covering of hairs.
Uses & Benefits
Mesosetum wrightii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a food crop in some parts of the world.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Mesosetum wrightii is yellow and small, with five petals. The seed is a small, light brown, oval-shaped nut. The seedlings are small, with light green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Mesosetum wrightii is a perennial grass that grows in clumps and is native to the Caribbean. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or division of clumps. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location. Division of clumps should be done in early spring or late summer.
Where to Find Mesosetum wrightii
Mesosetum wrightii is native to tropical South America.
Species in the Mesosetum genus
Mesosetum agropyroides, Mesosetum alatum, Mesosetum annuum, Mesosetum ansatum, Mesosetum arenarium, Mesosetum bifarium, Mesosetum blakei, Mesosetum cayennense, Mesosetum chaseae, Mesosetum chlorostachyum, Mesosetum comatum, Mesosetum compressum, Mesosetum elytrochaetum, Mesosetum exaratum, Mesosetum ferrugineum, Mesosetum filifolium, Mesosetum gibbosum, Mesosetum loliiforme, Mesosetum longiaristatum, Mesosetum pappophorum, Mesosetum penicillatum, Mesosetum pittieri, Mesosetum rottboellioides, Mesosetum sclerochloa, Mesosetum stoloniferum, Mesosetum wrightii, Mesosetum canastrense, Mesosetum filgueirasii,
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
A. S. Hitchcock (1865-1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hitchc.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:158016-2: 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].