Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
elongata
ID:
881376

Status:
valid

Authors:
Scribn. ex Beal

Source:
wcs

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
Grass. N. Amer. 2: 251 (1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000880711

Common Names

  • Muhlenbergia elongata
  • Elongated Muhlygrass
  • Elongated Muhly

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Description

Muhlenbergia elongata (also called Elongate Muhly, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the southeastern United States. It has narrow, elongated leaves that are green to gray-green in color and grow up to 30 cm long. The flowers are pink to purple and bloom in the late summer and fall. It is found in open woodlands, prairies, and disturbed sites.

Uses & Benefits

Muhlenbergia elongata is an ornamental grass that is often used in gardens and landscapes. It is drought tolerant and has a low maintenance requirement. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Muhlenbergia elongata has small, white flowers that form in clusters at the top of the plant. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and delicate, with small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Muhlenbergia elongata is a perennial grass that is native to Mexico. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is easily propagated by seed or division. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade.

Where to Find Muhlenbergia elongata

Muhlenbergia elongata can be found in the southwestern United States and Mexico.

Muhlenbergia elongata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Muhlenbergia elongata?

Muhlenbergia elongata

What are the common names of Muhlenbergia elongata?

Long muhly grass

What is the growth habit of Muhlenbergia elongata?

It is an evergreen grass with an upright, clumping habit.

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

William James Beal (1833-1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Beal' in the authors string.
Frank Lamson-Scribner (1851-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Scribn.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:164757-2: 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].