Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
tarahumara
ID:
918878

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.M.Peterson & Columbus

Source:
wcs

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. Res. Inst. Texas 3: 528 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000918213

Common Names

  • Muhlenbergia tarahumara
  • Tarahumara Muhlenbergia
  • Tarahumara Muhly Grass

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Description

Muhlenbergia tarahumara (also called Tarahumara Muhlenbergia, among many other common names) is a perennial grass that is native to Mexico. It grows in dry, sandy places and in open woodlands. It has a woody base and grows up to a height of 0.3 m. Its flowers are white to pinkish in color and have a strong minty scent.

Uses & Benefits

Muhlenbergia tarahumara is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties to treat digestive and respiratory disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Muhlenbergia tarahumara is a small, white, star-shaped bloom with 5 petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Muhlenbergia tarahumara is a perennial grass native to Mexico. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division of the clumps in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Muhlenbergia tarahumara

Muhlenbergia tarahumara is native to Mexico and can be found in the Sierra Madre Occidental mountain range.

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

Paul M. Peterson (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.M.Peterson' in the authors string.
James Travis Columbus (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Columbus' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77106485-1: 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].