Status:
valid
                
                
                    
Authors:
Trin.
                
                
                    
Source:
wcs
                
                
                    
Year:
1829
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Révis. Gramin. 1: 64 (1829)
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000880832
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Muhlenbergia microsperma
- Microsperma Muhly
- Muhly Grass
 
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Muhlenbergia microsperma (also called small-seeded muhly, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the United States. It has thin, bright green leaves and grows in clumps up to 3 feet tall. It is found in dry, open areas and is tolerant of drought and poor soils.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Muhlenbergia microsperma is an attractive ornamental grass that can be planted in gardens, lawns, and parks. It is also used as a groundcover and for erosion control. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            Muhlenbergia microsperma has small, white flowers that are densely clustered in panicles. The seeds are small, black, and shiny. The seedlings are short and slender with narrow, grass-like leaves.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Muhlenbergia microsperma is a perennial grass native to the southeastern United States. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by division or seed. Division is best done in the spring or fall. Seeds should be sown in the spring or summer and should be kept moist until germination occurs.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Muhlenbergia microsperma
                        
                            Muhlenbergia microsperma is native to Mexico and Central America.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Muhlenbergia microsperma FAQ
                        
                            What is the scientific name of Muhlenbergia microsperma?
Muhlenbergia microsperma
What are the common names of Muhlenbergia microsperma?
Little-seeded muhly
What is the growth habit of Muhlenbergia microsperma?
It is a clump-forming, perennial grass
 
                     
                
                                    
                        Species in the Muhlenbergia genus
                        
                            Muhlenbergia aguascalientensis, 
Muhlenbergia alamosae, 
Muhlenbergia andina, 
Muhlenbergia angustata, 
Muhlenbergia annua, 
Muhlenbergia appressa, 
Muhlenbergia arenacea, 
Muhlenbergia arenicola, 
Muhlenbergia argentea, 
Muhlenbergia arizonica, 
Muhlenbergia arsenei, 
Muhlenbergia articulata, 
Muhlenbergia asperifolia, 
Muhlenbergia atacamensis, 
Muhlenbergia aurea, 
Muhlenbergia beyrichiana, 
Muhlenbergia biloba, 
Muhlenbergia brandegeei, 
Muhlenbergia brevifolia, 
Muhlenbergia breviligula, 
Muhlenbergia brevis, 
Muhlenbergia breviseta, 
Muhlenbergia brevivaginata, 
Muhlenbergia bushii, 
Muhlenbergia californica, 
Muhlenbergia capillaris, 
Muhlenbergia capillipes, 
Muhlenbergia caxamarcensis, 
Muhlenbergia ciliata, 
Muhlenbergia coerulea, 
Muhlenbergia crispiseta, 
Muhlenbergia cualensis, 
Muhlenbergia curtifolia, 
Muhlenbergia curtisetosa, 
Muhlenbergia curviaristata, 
Muhlenbergia cuspidata, 
Muhlenbergia decumbens, 
Muhlenbergia depauperata, 
Muhlenbergia distans, 
Muhlenbergia distichophylla, 
Muhlenbergia diversiglumis, 
Muhlenbergia dubia, 
Muhlenbergia dumosa, 
Muhlenbergia durangensis, 
Muhlenbergia duthieana, 
Muhlenbergia elongata, 
Muhlenbergia eludens, 
Muhlenbergia emersleyi, 
Muhlenbergia eriophylla, 
Muhlenbergia expansa,                         
 
                     
                                                    
                        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,