Muhlenbergia capillaris - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
capillaris
ID:
881315
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Lam.) Trin.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1824
Citation Micro:
Gram. Unifl. Sesquifl. : 191 (1824)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000880650
Common Names
- Muhlenbergia capillaris
- Hairawn Muhly
- Hairawn Muhlenbergia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Muhlenbergia capillaris (also called hairawn muhly, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the United States and Mexico. It is a clump-forming grass with narrow, flat leaves and small, purplish-pink flowers that bloom in the summer. It is found in dry, open areas such as prairies, grasslands, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Muhlenbergia capillaris is used as an ornamental grass, for erosion control, and as a food source for wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Muhlenbergia capillaris has small, yellow-green flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are thin and delicate, with narrow, grass-like leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Muhlenbergia capillaris is best grown in full sun and in well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or division of clumps.
Where to Find Muhlenbergia capillaris
Muhlenbergia capillaris is native to Mexico and Central America.
Muhlenbergia capillaris FAQ
What is the scientific name of Muhlenbergia capillaris?
Muhlenbergia capillaris
What is the growth habit of Muhlenbergia capillaris?
It is an evergreen perennial grass with a clumping growth habit.
What is the native range of Muhlenbergia capillaris?
It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
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
Carl Bernhard von Trinius (1778-1844): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Trin.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:408959-1: 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].