Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
cicatricosa
ID:
370364

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Phil.) Rollins

Source:
cmp

Year:
1955

Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 177: 25 (1955)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000369696



Common Names

  • Menonvillea Cicatricosa
  • Scarred Menonvillea
  • Scarred Starwort


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Synonyms

  • Hexaptera cicatricosa Phil. [unknown]

Description

Menonvillea cicatricosa (also called Mexican feather grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Mexico and Central America. It has thin, light green leaves and grows up to a height of 1-2 feet. It is found in dry, open areas and is drought-tolerant.

Uses & Benefits

Menonvillea cicatricosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its flowers are used in making garlands and its leaves are used as a medicinal herb to treat fever and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Menonvillea cicatricosa has small, yellow flowers, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have a single, short stem with a tuft of leaves at the top.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Menonvillea cicatricosa is a succulent plant that is native to Mexico. It is easy to propagate from cuttings or offsets. It can be grown in a pot with well-draining soil, and should be kept in a sunny spot. Water the plant regularly, but allow the soil to dry out between waterings. It can also be propagated from seeds, but this is a more difficult process.

Where to Find Menonvillea cicatricosa

Menonvillea cicatricosa is native to South America and is found in wet habitats, such as marshes and swamps.

Menonvillea cicatricosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Menonvillea cicatricosa?

Menonvillea cicatricosa

What is the common name of Menonvillea cicatricosa?

Cicatricose Menonvillea

What is the habitat of Menonvillea cicatricosa?

It is found in dry, rocky areas, such as hillsides and cliffs

Species in the Brassicaceae family

Abdra brachycarpa, Abdra aprica, Acuston perenne, Aethionema rhodopaeum, Aethionema alanyae, Aethionema arabicum, Aethionema armenum, Aethionema capitatum, Aethionema carlsbergii, Aethionema carneum, Aethionema cephalanthum, Aethionema cordatum, Aethionema coridifolium, Aethionema demirizii, Aethionema diastrophis, Aethionema dumanii, Aethionema edentulum, Aethionema eunomioides, Aethionema fimbriatum, Aethionema froedinii, Aethionema gileadense, Aethionema glaucinum, Aethionema grandiflorum, Aethionema heterocarpum, Aethionema heterophyllum, Aethionema huber-morathii, Aethionema karamanicum, Aethionema lepidioides, Aethionema levandowskyi, Aethionema lycium, Aethionema marashicum, Aethionema membranaceum, Aethionema munzurense, Aethionema orbiculatum, Aethionema papillosum, Aethionema retsina, Aethionema saxatile, Aethionema schistosum, Aethionema semnanensis, Aethionema speciosum, Aethionema spicatum, Aethionema stylosum, Aethionema subulatum, Aethionema syriacum, Aethionema thesiifolium, Aethionema thomasianum, Aethionema transhyrcanum, Aethionema turcicum, Aethionema umbellatum, Aethionema virgatum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2360716: Based on the initial data import
Rodolfo Amando Philippi (1808-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Phil.' in the authors string.
Reed C. Rollins (1911-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rollins' in the authors string.