Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
neesii
ID:
880396

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rupr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1839

Citation Micro:
Bambuseae : 37 (1839)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000879731



Common Names

  • Nees' Merostachys
  • Nees' False Foxglove
  • Nees' Clerodendrum


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Description

Merostachys neesii (also called Nees' merostachys, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the grass family. It is native to India, Nepal, and Bhutan, where it grows in moist and shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Merostachys neesii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used to provide shade and shelter in outdoor areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Merostachys neesii is a white or pinkish-white color with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and slender with dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Merostachys neesii can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil mix. When dividing, the plant should be divided in spring or autumn. The divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Merostachys neesii

Merostachys neesii is native to Brazil.

Merostachys neesii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Merostachys neesii?

Merostachys neesii

What is the common name of Merostachys neesii?

Nees' Spear Grass

Where is Merostachys neesii found?

Merostachys neesii is found in Brazil.

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

Franz Josef Ruprecht (1814-1870): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rupr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:316798-2: 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].