Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pulchella
ID:
881058

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Griseb.) Chase

Source:
wcs

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 21: 186 (1908)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000880393

Common Names

  • Mniochloa pulchella
  • Pretty Mniochloa
  • Pretty Mniochloa-bush

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Description

Mniochloa pulchella (also called 'Pretty Mniochloa', among many other common names) is a perennial grass that has a creeping rhizome. It is native to South Africa and is found in grasslands, woodlands, and rocky outcrops.

Uses & Benefits

Mniochloa pulchella is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, skin diseases, and digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mniochloa pulchella is a yellow-green color and has five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mniochloa pulchella is a perennial grass that grows in moist, shady areas. It is propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil. The divisions should be planted in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Mniochloa pulchella

Mniochloa pulchella can be found in India, Nepal, and Bhutan.

Mniochloa pulchella FAQ

What are the common names of Mniochloa pulchella?

Common names of Mniochloa pulchella include bluegrass, blue-grass, and bluegrass muhly.

What is the growth rate of Mniochloa pulchella?

Mniochloa pulchella has a moderate growth rate, with an average height of 12-18 inches.

What is the soil type for Mniochloa pulchella?

Mniochloa pulchella prefers well-drained, sandy or loamy soil.

Species in the Mniochloa genus

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

Mary Agnes Chase (1869-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chase' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:162926-2: 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].