Murbeckiella sousae - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sousae
ID:
370248
Status:
valid
Authors:
Rothm.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1939
Citation Micro:
Bot. Not. 1939: 474 (1939)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000369580
Common Names
- Murbeckiella sousae
- Sousa's Murbeckiella
- Sousa's Water-starwort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Murbeckiella sousae (also called Sousa's Murbeckiella, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Mexico and Central America. It has a creeping rhizome, and its stems are triangular in cross-section. Its leaves are linear, and its inflorescences are composed of many spikelets. It grows in moist soils, along streams, and in wet meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Murbeckiella sousae is used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and kidney diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in perfumes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Murbeckiella sousae has small, white flowers with a yellow center, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have a single stem with several small leaves.
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Murbeckiella sousae is a perennial herbaceous plant that prefers moist, well-drained soils. It should be grown in a sunny location and watered sparingly. Propagation is done by seed or by division.
Where to Find Murbeckiella sousae
Murbeckiella sousae is found in the tropical regions of South America.
Murbeckiella sousae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Murbeckiella sousae?
Murbeckiella sousae
What type of plant is Murbeckiella sousae?
A grass-like sedge
Where does Murbeckiella sousae grow?
It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world
Species in the Murbeckiella genus
Species in the Brassicaceae family
Abdra brachycarpa, Abdra aprica, Acuston perenne, Aethionema rhodopaeum, Aethionema alanyae, Aethionema arabicum, Aethionema armenum, Aethionema capitatum, Aethionema carlsbergii, Aethionema carneum, Aethionema cephalanthum, Aethionema cordatum, Aethionema coridifolium, Aethionema demirizii, Aethionema diastrophis, Aethionema dumanii, Aethionema edentulum, Aethionema eunomioides, Aethionema fimbriatum, Aethionema froedinii, Aethionema gileadense, Aethionema glaucinum, Aethionema grandiflorum, Aethionema heterocarpum, Aethionema heterophyllum, Aethionema huber-morathii, Aethionema karamanicum, Aethionema lepidioides, Aethionema levandowskyi, Aethionema lycium, Aethionema marashicum, Aethionema membranaceum, Aethionema munzurense, Aethionema orbiculatum, Aethionema papillosum, Aethionema retsina, Aethionema saxatile, Aethionema schistosum, Aethionema semnanensis, Aethionema speciosum, Aethionema spicatum, Aethionema stylosum, Aethionema subulatum, Aethionema syriacum, Aethionema thesiifolium, Aethionema thomasianum, Aethionema transhyrcanum, Aethionema turcicum, Aethionema umbellatum, Aethionema virgatum,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2360445: Based on the initial data import
Werner Rothmaler (1908-1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rothm.' in the authors string.