Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
mucronulatum
ID:
887686

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nees

Source:
wcs

Year:
1829

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. Enum. Pl. 2: 412 (1829)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000887021

Common Names

  • Pappophorum mucronulatum
  • Mucronate Pappophorum
  • Mucronate Silvergrass

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Description

Pappophorum mucronulatum (also called Mucronate Bluestem, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to North America. It grows in clumps and has a blue-green color. It grows in a variety of habitats, including prairies, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Pappophorum mucronulatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pappophorum mucronulatum is a small, yellow-green spikelet. The seed is a small, brown grain. The seedlings are small, green and grass-like.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pappophorum mucronulatum is a warm-season grass native to the southeastern United States. It grows in clumps and can reach a height of up to 4 feet. It prefers full sun and moist soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be planted in spring or early summer in well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in spring or fall, when the plant is actively growing. The divisions should be planted in moist soil and kept moist until established.

Where to Find Pappophorum mucronulatum

Pappophorum mucronulatum is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay.

Pappophorum mucronulatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pappophorum mucronulatum?

Pappophorum mucronulatum

What is the common name of Pappophorum mucronulatum?

Mucronulatum Feather Grass

What is the growth habit of Pappophorum mucronulatum?

It is an upright, clump-forming grass with a fountain-like habit.

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

Christian Gottfried Daniel Nees von Esenbeck (1776-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nees' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:413653-1: 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].