Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hack.) Zuloaga & Scataglini
Source:
ipni
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 38: 1083 (2013 publ. 2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001338296
Common Names
- Parviglumis Morronea
- Morronea parviglumis
- Parviglumis Morronea
Description
Morronea parviglumis (also called Small-leaved Morronea, among many other common names) is a type of shrub native to South America. It is an evergreen, perennial shrub with trifoliate leaves and white flowers. It grows in dry, open habitats such as savannas and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Morronea parviglumis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Morronea parviglumis has small, white flowers that are followed by small, yellow fruits. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Morronea parviglumis is a shrub that grows in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-draining soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a moist soil mix.
Where to Find Morronea parviglumis
Morronea parviglumis is native to Mexico and can be found in dry, arid climates.
Species in the Morronea 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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77136252-1: 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].