Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
squarrosa
ID:
881697

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nutt.) Torr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1857

Citation Micro:
Pacif. Railr. Rep. Whipple, Bot. 4(5; 4): 158 (1857)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000881032



Common Names

  • Munroa squarrosa
  • Squarrose Munroa
  • Squarrosa Munroa


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Description

Munroa squarrosa (also called Squarrose Munroa, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5 meters tall. It is native to Argentina and Uruguay, and is found in dry and rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Munroa squarrosa is an ornamental grass commonly used in landscaping for its attractive foliage and showy flowers. It is also used to prevent soil erosion and can be used as a ground cover in areas with poor soil.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Munroa squarrosa has small, white flowers that bloom in summer. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings have narrow, grass-like leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Munroa squarrosa is a perennial herb native to South America. It is a low-growing, clumping herb that can reach up to 2 feet tall. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. Propagation is by seed, division, or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring or fall in a well-drained soil. Division can be done in the spring or fall. Cuttings can be taken in the spring or summer.

Where to Find Munroa squarrosa

Munroa squarrosa is native to the Andes Mountains in South America and can be found in moist, grassy areas.

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

John Torrey (1796-1873): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Torr.' in the authors string.
Thomas Nuttall (1786-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nutt.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1067768-2: 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].