Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
minutissima
ID:
881500

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Steud.) Swallen

Source:
wcs

Year:
1947

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 29: 207 (1947)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000880835

Common Names

  • Muhlenbergia minutissima
  • Minutissima Muhly
  • Muhly Grass

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Description

Muhlenbergia minutissima (also called tiny muhly, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the United States. It has thin, bright green leaves and grows in clumps up to 1 foot tall. It is found in dry, open areas and is tolerant of drought and poor soils.

Uses & Benefits

Muhlenbergia minutissima is an attractive ornamental grass that can be planted in gardens, lawns, and parks. It is also used as a groundcover and for erosion control. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Muhlenbergia minutissima has small, white flowers that are densely clustered in panicles. The seeds are small, black, and shiny. The seedlings are short and slender with narrow, grass-like leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Muhlenbergia minutissima is a perennial grass native to the southeastern United States. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by division or seed. Division is best done in the spring or fall. Seeds should be sown in the spring or summer and should be kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Muhlenbergia minutissima

Muhlenbergia minutissima is native to Mexico and Central America.

Muhlenbergia minutissima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Muhlenbergia minutissima?

Muhlenbergia minutissima

What are the common names of Muhlenbergia minutissima?

Little muhly

What is the growth habit of Muhlenbergia minutissima?

It is a clump-forming, perennial grass

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

Ernst Gottlieb von Steudel (1783-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steud.' in the authors string.
Jason Richard Swallen (1903-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Swallen' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:164834-2: 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].