Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
arenacea
ID:
881260

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Buckley) Hitchc.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1928

Citation Micro:
Proc. Biol. Soc. Washington 41: 161 (1928)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000880595

Common Names

  • Sand Muhly
  • Muhly Grass
  • Deer Grass

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Description

Muhlenbergia arenacea (also called Sandy Muhlenbergia, among many other common names) is an evergreen grass that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to South America and is typically found in dry grasslands, woodlands, and shrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Muhlenbergia arenacea is used as an ornamental grass in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control. It is drought tolerant and can be used in xeriscaping. It is also used for forage and hay production.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Muhlenbergia arenacea 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Muhlenbergia arenacea is a warm-season grass native to the southern United States. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division. It is drought tolerant and can be used in lawns, meadows, and as a ground cover.

Where to Find Muhlenbergia arenacea

Muhlenbergia arenacea can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, India, Southeast Asia, and the Pacific Islands.

Muhlenbergia arenacea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Muhlenbergia arenacea?

Muhlenbergia arenacea

What is the common name of Muhlenbergia arenacea?

Arenacea

What type of plant is Muhlenbergia arenacea?

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

A. S. Hitchcock (1865-1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hitchc.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:164698-2: 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].