Status:
valid
Authors:
(Schauer) N.O'Leary & P.Peralta
Source:
wcs
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 34: 783 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000918126
Common Names
- Cenchroides Muhlenbergia
- Cenchroides
- Muhlenbergia
Description
Mulguraea cinerascens (also called Ashy Mulguraea, among many other common names) is a small shrub with white flowers. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in dry, open habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Mulguraea cinerascens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and rheumatism.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Mulguraea cinerascens is a small, white, five-petaled bloom. The seed is small and brown in colour, and the seedlings are green and slender with a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Mulguraea cinerascens is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2m tall. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a moist, well-drained potting mix. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept at a temperature of 20-25°C. Germination usually takes 2-3 weeks.
Where to Find Mulguraea cinerascens
Mulguraea cinerascens is found in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia.
Species in the Mulguraea genus
Mulguraea cinerascens,
Mulguraea echegarayi,
Mulguraea hystrix,
Mulguraea ligustrina,
Mulguraea cedroides,
Mulguraea tridens,
Mulguraea scoparia,
Mulguraea arequipensis,
Mulguraea asparagoides,
Mulguraea aspera,
Mulguraea tetragonocalyx,
Species in the Verbenaceae family
Acantholippia seriphioides,
Aloysia unifacialis,
Aloysia decipiens,
Aloysia barbata,
Aloysia brasiliensis,
Aloysia castellanosii,
Aloysia catamarcensis,
Aloysia chamaedryfolia,
Aloysia chiapensis,
Aloysia citrodora,
Aloysia crenata,
Aloysia densispicata,
Aloysia dusenii,
Aloysia fiebrigii,
Aloysia gentryi,
Aloysia gratissima,
Aloysia hatschbachii,
Aloysia herrerae,
Aloysia macrostachya,
Aloysia nahuire,
Aloysia oblanceolata,
Aloysia ovatifolia,
Aloysia peruviana,
Aloysia polygalifolia,
Aloysia polystachya,
Aloysia pulchra,
Aloysia salviifolia,
Aloysia schulziana,
Aloysia scorodonioides,
Aloysia sonorensis,
Aloysia spathulata,
Aloysia virgata,
Aloysia wrightii,
Aloysia velutina,
Aloysia cordata,
Aloysia arequipensis,
Aloysia coalcomana,
Aloysia salsoloides,
Aloysia deserticola,
Aloysia trifida,
Aloysia riojana,
Aloysia tarapacana,
Bouchea agrestis,
Bouchea boliviana,
Bouchea dissecta,
Bouchea notabilis,
Bouchea prismatica,
Bouchea pseudochascanum,
Bouchea rusbyi,
Bouchea spathulata,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77105910-1: 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].