Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
andina
ID:
881689

Status:
valid

Authors:
Phil.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Anales Mus. Nac. Santiago de Chile 8: 89 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000881024

Common Names

  • Munroa andina
  • Andean Munroa
  • Andina Munroa

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Description

Munroa andina (also called Andean Munroa, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to South America. It has an upright growth habit and grows to a height of 6-10 feet. The foliage is glossy and dark green. It is found in moist, well-drained soils in tropical and subtropical climates.

Uses & Benefits

Munroa andina is an ornamental shrub that is used in landscaping and as an accent plant. It has fragrant flowers and is drought-tolerant, making it suitable for xeriscaping. It can also be used to create a natural privacy screen or windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Munroa andina has small, white flowers that bloom in summer. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings have narrow, grass-like leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Munroa andina is a clump-forming perennial shrub that typically grows in a mound to 3-4’ tall. It is native to the Andes Mountains of South America. It features narrow, linear, bright green leaves (to 6” long) and airy, open panicles of white flowers (to 8” long) in late summer. Propagation is by seed or division.

Where to Find Munroa andina

Munroa andina is native to the United States and can be found in dry, sandy soils in the southwestern states such as Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas.

Munroa andina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Munroa andina?

Munroa andina

What is the common name of Munroa andina?

Andean munroa

What is the natural habitat of Munroa andina?

Dry, rocky slopes and open woods

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

Rodolfo Amando Philippi (1808-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Phil.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:165033-2: 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].