Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
arizonica
ID:
881268

Status:
valid

Authors:
Scribn.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1888

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 15: 76 (1888)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000880603

Common Names

  • Arizona Muhly
  • Muhly Grass
  • Deer Grass

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Description

Muhlenbergia arizonica (also called Arizona 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 arizonica 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 arizonica has small, white to pink flowers that are clustered in panicles. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings have narrow, linear leaves that are arranged in a spiral pattern.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Muhlenbergia arizonica is a warm-season grass that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or division. To propagate by seed, sow the seed in a prepared seed bed in early spring. To propagate by division, divide the clumps in early spring and replant in prepared soil.

Where to Find Muhlenbergia arizonica

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

Muhlenbergia arizonica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Muhlenbergia arizonica?

Muhlenbergia arizonica

What is the common name of Muhlenbergia arizonica?

Arizonica

What type of plant is Muhlenbergia arizonica?

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

Frank Lamson-Scribner (1851-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Scribn.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:164703-2: 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].