Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
biloba
ID:
881285

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hitchc.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 17: 294 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000880620

Common Names

  • Two-lobed Muhly
  • Muhly Grass
  • Deer Grass

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Description

Muhlenbergia biloba (also called bilobed muhly, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the United States and Mexico. It is a clump-forming grass with narrow, flat leaves and small, purplish-pink flowers that bloom in the summer. It is found in dry, open areas such as prairies, grasslands, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Muhlenbergia biloba is used as an ornamental grass in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control. It is drought tolerant and can be used in xeriscaping. It is also used for forage and hay production.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Muhlenbergia biloba has small, white to pink flowers that are clustered in panicles. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings have narrow, linear leaves that are arranged in a spiral pattern.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Muhlenbergia biloba is a warm-season grass that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or division. To propagate by seed, sow the seed in a prepared seed bed in early spring. To propagate by division, divide the clumps in early spring and replant in prepared soil.

Where to Find Muhlenbergia biloba

Muhlenbergia biloba is native to Mexico and Central America.

Muhlenbergia biloba FAQ

What is the scientific name of Muhlenbergia biloba?

Muhlenbergia biloba

What is the growth habit of Muhlenbergia biloba?

It is an evergreen perennial grass with a clumping growth habit.

What is the native range of Muhlenbergia biloba?

It is native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.

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,

References

A. S. Hitchcock (1865-1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hitchc.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:164714-2: 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].