Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
sinuosa
ID:
881608

Status:
valid

Authors:
Swallen

Source:
wcs

Year:
1947

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 29: 204 (1947)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000880943

Common Names

  • Sinuosa Grass
  • Wavy Muhly
  • Wavy Hairgrass

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Description

Muhlenbergia sinuosa (also called Muhlenbergia sinuosus, among many other common names) is a species of grass. It is found in temperate regions, and is found in open areas such as grasslands and savannas. It has a tufted growth habit and long, narrow leaves. It produces small, green flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Muhlenbergia sinuosa is an ornamental grass that is used in landscaping and as an accent plant. It is drought-tolerant and can be used in xeriscaping. It can also be used to create a natural privacy screen or windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Muhlenbergia sinuosa has small, white to pinkish flowers that appear in late summer. Its seeds are small, reddish-brown, and have awns. The seedlings have narrow, linear leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Muhlenbergia sinuosa is a clump-forming perennial grass that typically grows in a mound to 1-2’ tall. It is native to the southwestern United States (Arizona, New Mexico, Texas and Utah) and northern Mexico. It features narrow, linear, bright green leaves (to 6” long) and airy, open panicles of purplish-pink flowers (to 8” long) in late summer. Propagation is by seed or division.

Where to Find Muhlenbergia sinuosa

Muhlenbergia sinuosa is native to the southwestern United States and can be found in dry, rocky areas.

Muhlenbergia sinuosa FAQ

What is the ideal soil pH for Muhlenbergia sinuosa?

Muhlenbergia sinuosa prefers a soil pH of 6.0 to 7.0.

What is the best way to propagate Muhlenbergia sinuosa?

Muhlenbergia sinuosa can be propagated by seed or division.

What type of light does Muhlenbergia sinuosa prefer?

Muhlenbergia sinuosa prefers full sun to partial shade.

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

Jason Richard Swallen (1903-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Swallen' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:164889-2: 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].