Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
monoracemum
ID:
1251698

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.C.Wu

Source:
tro

Year:
1885

Citation Micro:
J. S. China Agric. Univ. 6(2): 35 (1885)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001251036



Common Names

  • Microstegium monoracemum
  • Monoracemum Microstegium
  • Microstegium


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Description

Microstegium monoracemum (also called single-racemed microstegium, among many other common names) is an annual grass native to the eastern United States. It has small, white flowers and grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Microstegium monoracemum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Microstegium monoracemum has small, white flowers that grow in clusters on the tips of the fronds. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Microstegium monoracemum is a fast-growing annual that can be propagated from seed. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. Once established, the plant should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.

Where to Find Microstegium monoracemum

Microstegium monoracemum is native to South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina.

Microstegium monoracemum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Microstegium monoracemum?

Microstegium monoracemum

What is the natural habitat of Microstegium monoracemum?

Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests

What are the common names of Microstegium monoracemum?

Monoracemum microstegium, Monoracemum false malmea

Species in the Microstegium genus

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

Wen Chen(g) Wu: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.C.Wu' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77177372-1: 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].