Status:
valid
Authors:
Vasey
Source:
wcs
Year:
1891
Citation Micro:
Bot. Gaz. 16: 146 (1891)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000880581
Common Names
- Alamos Muhly
- Muhly Grass
- Deer Grass
Description
Muhlenbergia alamosae (also called 'Alamosae Muhlenbergia', among many other common names) is a perennial herb with a creeping rhizome. It is native to the Caribbean and Central and South America, and it grows in wet forests, swamps, and marshes.
Uses & Benefits
Muhlenbergia alamosae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used to stabilize soil and prevent erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Muhlenbergia alamosae has small, white flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Muhlenbergia alamosae can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny location. Division can be done in the spring or autumn. The plants should be divided every 3-4 years to keep them healthy and vigorous.
Where to Find Muhlenbergia alamosae
Muhlenbergia alamosae can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, India, Southeast Asia, and the Pacific Islands.
Muhlenbergia alamosae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Muhlenbergia alamosae?
Muhlenbergia alamosae
What is the common name of Muhlenbergia alamosae?
Alamosae
What type of plant is Muhlenbergia alamosae?
Perennial herb
Species in the Muhlenbergia genus
Muhlenbergia aguascalientensis,
Muhlenbergia alamosae,
Muhlenbergia andina,
Muhlenbergia angustata,
Muhlenbergia annua,
Muhlenbergia appressa,
Muhlenbergia arenacea,
Muhlenbergia arenicola,
Muhlenbergia argentea,
Muhlenbergia arizonica,
Muhlenbergia arsenei,
Muhlenbergia articulata,
Muhlenbergia asperifolia,
Muhlenbergia atacamensis,
Muhlenbergia aurea,
Muhlenbergia beyrichiana,
Muhlenbergia biloba,
Muhlenbergia brandegeei,
Muhlenbergia brevifolia,
Muhlenbergia breviligula,
Muhlenbergia brevis,
Muhlenbergia breviseta,
Muhlenbergia brevivaginata,
Muhlenbergia bushii,
Muhlenbergia californica,
Muhlenbergia capillaris,
Muhlenbergia capillipes,
Muhlenbergia caxamarcensis,
Muhlenbergia ciliata,
Muhlenbergia coerulea,
Muhlenbergia crispiseta,
Muhlenbergia cualensis,
Muhlenbergia curtifolia,
Muhlenbergia curtisetosa,
Muhlenbergia curviaristata,
Muhlenbergia cuspidata,
Muhlenbergia decumbens,
Muhlenbergia depauperata,
Muhlenbergia distans,
Muhlenbergia distichophylla,
Muhlenbergia diversiglumis,
Muhlenbergia dubia,
Muhlenbergia dumosa,
Muhlenbergia durangensis,
Muhlenbergia duthieana,
Muhlenbergia elongata,
Muhlenbergia eludens,
Muhlenbergia emersleyi,
Muhlenbergia eriophylla,
Muhlenbergia expansa,
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:164691-2: 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].