Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
mexicana
ID:
1518472

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ruiz-Sanchez & L.G.Clark

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 344: 32 (2018)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000005267



Common Names

  • Merostachys mexicana
  • Mexicana Merostachys
  • Mexicana Plant


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Description

Merostachys mexicana (also called 'Mexican Merostachys' and 'Mexican Rush', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Poaceae. It is native to Mexico. It is commonly found in moist lowland forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Merostachys mexicana is used for its medicinal properties, as a source of timber for construction, and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Merostachys mexicana has small white flowers that are clustered in the axils of the leaves. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Merostachys mexicana can be propagated through seeds or cuttings. For seeds, they should be sown in a well-draining mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist medium. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Merostachys mexicana

Merostachys mexicana is native to Mexico.

Merostachys mexicana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Merostachys mexicana?

Merostachys mexicana

What is the natural habitat of Merostachys mexicana?

Tropical rainforests of Mexico

What are the uses of Merostachys mexicana?

The leaves of Merostachys mexicana are used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach ailments.

Species in the Merostachys genus

Merostachys abadiana, Merostachys annulifera, Merostachys argentea, Merostachys argyronema, Merostachys bifurcata, Merostachys brevigluma, Merostachys brevispica, Merostachys burmanii, Merostachys calderoniana, Merostachys caucaiana, Merostachys ciliata, Merostachys claussenii, Merostachys exserta, Merostachys filgueirasii, Merostachys fimbriata, Merostachys fischeriana, Merostachys fistulosa, Merostachys glauca, Merostachys kleinii, Merostachys kunthii, Merostachys lanata, Merostachys latifolia, Merostachys leptophylla, Merostachys magellanica, Merostachys magnispicula, Merostachys maguireorum, Merostachys medullosa, Merostachys multiramea, Merostachys neesii, Merostachys pauciflora, Merostachys petiolata, Merostachys pilifera, Merostachys pluriflora, Merostachys polyantha, Merostachys procerrima, Merostachys ramosissima, Merostachys retrorsa, Merostachys riedeliana, Merostachys rondoniensis, Merostachys scandens, Merostachys sellovii, Merostachys skvortzovii, Merostachys sparsiflora, Merostachys speciosa, Merostachys ternata, Merostachys vestita, Merostachys ximenae, Merostachys fimbriolaminata, Merostachys ramosa, Merostachys tatianae,

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

POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77177613-1: 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].