Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
iridifolia
ID:
881447

Status:
valid

Authors:
Soderstr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1967

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 34: 145 (1967)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000880782

Common Names

  • Iridifolia Muhly Grass
  • Iridifolia Muhlenbergia Grass
  • Iridifolia Deer Grass

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Description

Muhlenbergia iridifolia (also called Iris-leaved Muhlenbergia, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as in forests, woodlands, and along streams. It has long, narrow leaves and produces small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Muhlenbergia iridifolia is a drought-tolerant ornamental grass that can be used as a ground cover or in mass plantings. It is also used to stabilize soil on slopes and in erosion control projects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Muhlenbergia iridifolia has small, pinkish-purple flowers that bloom in the summer. The seeds are small and reddish-brown in color. The seedlings are short and slender with a few hairs on the leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Muhlenbergia iridifolia can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny location. Division should be done in spring or early summer. Once established, the plant should be pruned regularly to maintain its shape and size.

Where to Find Muhlenbergia iridifolia

Muhlenbergia iridifolia can be found in the United States, in Arizona, California, Nevada, and Utah.

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

Thomas Robert Soderstrom (1936-1987): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Soderstr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:164805-2: 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].