Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
ramulosa
ID:
881567

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kunth) Swallen

Source:
wcs

Year:
1947

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 29: 205 (1947)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000880902

Common Names

  • Little Muhly
  • Muhly Grass
  • Deer Grass

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Description

Muhlenbergia ramulosa (also called Branching Muhly, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the United States. It has a clumping habit and grows to a height of 2-3 feet. Its leaves are narrow and green, and its flowers are small and pink. It is found in dry, rocky soils and open, sunny areas.

Uses & Benefits

Muhlenbergia ramulosa is used as an ornamental grass and as a ground cover. It is also used to control erosion on slopes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Muhlenbergia ramulosa has small, purplish-pink flowers that bloom in late summer and early fall. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are thin and grass-like.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Muhlenbergia ramulosa is a perennial grass native to Mexico and Central America. It grows in clumps and can reach up to 3 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It can be propagated by division or seed. The seeds should be sown in the spring and kept moist until germination. Once established, it is drought tolerant.

Where to Find Muhlenbergia ramulosa

Muhlenbergia ramulosa can be found in the southeastern 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 Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' 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:409128-1: 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].