Status:
valid
Authors:
Arum., G.V.S.Murthy & V.J.Nair
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Telopea 18: 504 (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000035248
Common Names
- Muhlenbergia myanmarensis
- Myanmarensis Muhlenbergia
- Muhlenbergia
Description
Muhlenbergia myanmarensis (also called Myanmar Muhly, among many other common names) is a perennial grass species native to Myanmar. It has a clumping habit and grows to a height of up to 1 m. It prefers to grow in moist, shady habitats such as forests and stream banks.
Uses & Benefits
Muhlenbergia myanmarensis is used as an ornamental grass and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Muhlenbergia myanmarensis has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have a single cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Muhlenbergia myanmarensis can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in the spring. Division can be done in the spring or autumn. Larger divisions can be planted out direct into their permanent positions, though it is best to pot up smaller divisions and grow them on in a cold frame until they are rooting well. Plant them out in the spring.
Where to Find Muhlenbergia myanmarensis
Muhlenbergia myanmarensis is found in Myanmar.
Muhlenbergia myanmarensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Muhlenbergia myanmarensis?
Muhlenbergia myanmarensis
What is the common name of Muhlenbergia myanmarensis?
Myanmar muhly
What is the family of Muhlenbergia myanmarensis?
Poaceae
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77195653-1: 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].