Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
mucronata
ID:
403027

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rchb. ex Kunth

Source:
wcs

Year:
1841

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. 3: 475 (1841)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000402359



Common Names

  • Elegia mucronata
  • Mucronate Elegia
  • Mucronate-leaf Elegia


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Synonyms

  • Chondropetalum mucronatum (Nees) Pillans [unknown]
  • Dovea mucronata Mast. [unknown]
  • Elegia panicoides Kunth [unknown]
  • Restio mucronatus Nees [unknown]

Description

Elegia mucronata (also called mucronate elegia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Annonaceae. It is a small tree or shrub, growing up to 5 m tall. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist forests.

Uses & Benefits

Elegia mucronata is used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments, including fever, headache, and skin diseases. It is also used for its ornamental value in gardens and as a source of food for animals.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Elegia mucronata are white, with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round in shape. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Elegia mucronata is a grass-like perennial native to South Africa. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Division should be done in spring or autumn and the divisions should be planted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Elegia mucronata

Elegia mucronata can be found in South Africa.

Elegia mucronata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Elegia mucronata?

Elegia mucronata

What is the common name of Elegia mucronata?

Not available

What is the natural habitat of Elegia mucronata?

Tropical rainforests

Species in the Elegia genus

Elegia altigena, Elegia asperiflora, Elegia atratiflora, Elegia caespitosa, Elegia capensis, Elegia coleura, Elegia cuspidata, Elegia deusta, Elegia equisetacea, Elegia esterhuyseniae, Elegia extensa, Elegia fastigata, Elegia fenestrata, Elegia filacea, Elegia fistulosa, Elegia fucata, Elegia galpinii, Elegia grandis, Elegia grandispicata, Elegia hutchinsonii, Elegia intermedia, Elegia juncea, Elegia mucronata, Elegia muirii, Elegia neesii, Elegia nuda, Elegia persistens, Elegia prominens, Elegia racemosa, Elegia rigida, Elegia spathacea, Elegia squamosa, Elegia stipularis, Elegia stokoei, Elegia thyrsifera, Elegia thyrsoidea, Elegia vaginulata, Elegia verreauxii, Elegia macrocarpa, Elegia elephantina, Elegia ebracteata, Elegia decipiens, Elegia acockii, Elegia aggregata, Elegia hookeriana, Elegia tectorum, Elegia recta, Elegia microcarpa, Elegia marlothii, Elegia namaquense,

Species in the Restionaceae family

Alexgeorgea ganopoda, Alexgeorgea nitens, Alexgeorgea subterranea, Anarthria gracilis, Anarthria humilis, Anarthria laevis, Anarthria polyphylla, Anarthria prolifera, Anarthria scabra, Anthochortus capensis, Anthochortus crinalis, Anthochortus ecklonii, Anthochortus graminifolius, Anthochortus insignis, Anthochortus laxiflorus, Anthochortus singularis, Aphelia brizula, Aphelia cyperoides, Aphelia drummondii, Aphelia gracilis, Aphelia nutans, Aphelia pumilio, Apodasmia brownii, Apodasmia chilensis, Apodasmia similis, Apodasmia ceramophila, Askidiosperma alboaristatum, Askidiosperma alticola, Askidiosperma andreaeanum, Askidiosperma capitatum, Askidiosperma chartaceum, Askidiosperma delicatulum, Askidiosperma esterhuyseniae, Askidiosperma insigne, Askidiosperma longiflorum, Askidiosperma nitidum, Askidiosperma paniculatum, Askidiosperma rugosum, Askidiosperma alticolum, Baloskion australe, Baloskion fimbriatum, Baloskion gracile, Baloskion longipes, Baloskion pallens, Baloskion stenocoleum, Baloskion tenuiculme, Baloskion tetraphyllum, Calorophus elongatus, Calorophus erostris, Cannomois aristata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-242223: Based on the initial data import
Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
Ludwig Reichenbach (1793-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rchb.' in the authors string.