Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
mertensii
ID:
917318

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Roth) Zuloaga & Morrone

Source:
wcs

Year:
2010

Citation Micro:
Taxon 59: 1540 (2010)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000916653

Common Names

  • Stephostachys
  • Mertensii
  • Mertensii Plant

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Description

Stephostachys mertensii (also called Mertens' Stephostachys, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to South America. It has thin, delicate foliage and grows in dry, sunny areas such as meadows, pastures, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Stephostachys mertensii is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a source of forage for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Stephostachys mertensii has small, white flowers that are arranged in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small, black and have a tuft of hairs at one end. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stephostachys mertensii is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Stephostachys mertensii

Stephostachys mertensii is native to the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia. It can be found in Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines.

Stephostachys mertensii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stephostachys mertensii?

Stephostachys mertensii

What is the family of Stephostachys mertensii?

Poaceae

What is the common name of Stephostachys mertensii?

Merten's Stephostachys

Species in the Stephostachys 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

Albrecht Wilhelm Roth (1757-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roth' in the authors string.
Fernando Omar Zuloaga (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zuloaga' in the authors string.
Osvaldo Morrone (1957-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Morrone' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77108089-1: 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].