Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
tenella
ID:
881639

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kunth) Trin.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1824

Citation Micro:
Gram. Unifl. Sesquifl. : 193 (1824)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000880974

Common Names

  • Tenella Grass
  • Slender Muhly
  • Slender Hairgrass

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Description

Muhlenbergia tenella (also called Texas muhly, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the southern United States and northern Mexico. It grows to a height of 1 to 3 feet, with a clumping habit and narrow, green leaves. It is found in dry, sandy soils and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Muhlenbergia tenella is an attractive ornamental grass used in landscaping for its showy foliage and its ability to tolerate drought. It is also used for soil stabilization and erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Muhlenbergia tenella 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 tenella is a perennial grass native to the southeastern United States. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. It can be propagated by seed, division, or cuttings. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some flooding.

Where to Find Muhlenbergia tenella

Muhlenbergia tenella is native to the United States and can be found in dry, sandy soils in the southeastern states such as Florida, Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi.

Muhlenbergia tenella FAQ

What is the scientific name of Muhlenbergia tenella?

Muhlenbergia tenella

What is the common name of Muhlenbergia tenella?

Slender muhly

What is the family of Muhlenbergia tenella?

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

Carl Bernhard von Trinius (1778-1844): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Trin.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:409175-1: 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].