Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Species:
virens
ID:
370416

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Phil.) Rollins

Source:
cmp

Year:
1955

Citation Micro:
Contr. Gray Herb. 177: 15 (1955)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000369748



Common Names

  • Menonvillea virens
  • Green Menonvillea
  • Green Menonvillea-shrub


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Synonyms

  • Hexaptera virens Phil. [unknown]

Description

Menonvillea virens (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 virens 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 virens has small, 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 virens 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 virens

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

Menonvillea virens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Menonvillea virens?

Menonvillea virens

What is the common name of Menonvillea virens?

Green Menonvillea

What is the habitat of Menonvillea virens?

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-2360824: 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.