Munroa pulchella - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Kunth) Amarilla
Source:
ipni
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Darwiniana , n.s., 1: 245 (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001339470
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Munroa pulchella (also called Beautiful munroa, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has small, white flowers and long, narrow leaves. It typically grows in moist, shady areas, such as rainforests.
Uses & Benefits
Munroa pulchella is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Munroa pulchella has small, yellow flowers and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Munroa pulchella is a perennial herbaceous plant that is best propagated by division. It should be grown in a well-drained soil in a sunny or partially shaded location. It can be propagated by seed, but it is best to use fresh seeds for the best results. The seeds should be sown in a sterile medium and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Munroa pulchella
Munroa pulchella is native to the temperate regions of South America.
Munroa pulchella FAQ
What is the scientific name of Munroa pulchella?
Munroa pulchella
What is the family of Munroa pulchella?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Munroa pulchella?
Pretty Munroa
Species in the Munroa genus
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.
Leonardo D. Amarilla: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Amarilla' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77139483-1: 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].