Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
litoralis
ID:
370417

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Barnéoud) Rollins

Source:
cmp

Year:
1955

Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 177: 55 (1955)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000369749



Common Names

  • Menonvillea litoralis
  • Coastal Menonvillea
  • Coastal Menonvillea-shrub


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Synonyms

  • Menonvillea gayi Phil. [unknown]
  • Biscutella dubia Steud. [unknown]
  • Cremolobus linearifolius Hook. & Arn. [unknown]
  • Hexaptera littoralis Barnéoud [unknown]
  • Menonvillea arachnoidea O.E.Schulz in Werderm. [unknown]

Description

Menonvillea litoralis (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 litoralis is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and as an ingredient in essential oils. It has been used to treat a variety of ailments, including headaches, fever, and digestive issues. It is also known to have anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Menonvillea litoralis has white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black, and glossy. The seedlings are small and slender.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Menonvillea litoralis 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 litoralis

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

Menonvillea litoralis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Menonvillea litoralis?

Menonvillea litoralis

What is the common name of Menonvillea litoralis?

Coastal Menonvillea

What is the habitat of Menonvillea litoralis?

It is found in dry, open habitats, such as grasslands, fields, and roadsides.

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-2360826: Based on the initial data import
Reed C. Rollins (1911-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rollins' in the authors string.
François Marius Barnéoud (b.1821): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barnéoud' in the authors string.