Muhlenbergia macroura
(Kunth) Hitchc.
Poaceae
Cinna setifolia (J.Presl) Kunth
Crypsinna macroura E.Fourn. ex Benth.
Crypsinna setifolia E.Fourn.
Crypsis macroura Kunth
Crypsis setifolia J.Presl
Epicampes macroura (Kunth) Benth.
Phleum macrourum Willd. ex Steud.
Common Name: Mexican Broomroot
General Information
Muhlenbergia macroura is a robust, herbaceous perennial grass forming dense clumps with erect culms 100 - 200cm tall[
1171- Title
- Flora del Bajío y de Regiones Adyacentes
- Publication
-
- Author
- Jerzy Rzedowski & Graciela Calderón de Rzedowski (Editors)
- Website
- http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/
- Publisher
- Instituto de Ecología A.C. Centro Regional del Bajío; Mexico
- Year
- 0
- ISBN
- 0188-5170
- Description
- Spanish-language flora of northwestern Mexico. It can be downloaded from the Internet
].
The plant is harvested for its roots, which are made into brushes and brooms, many of which are exported to America and Europe[
46- Title
- Dictionary of Economic Plants.
- Publication
-
- Author
- Uphof. J. C. Th.
- Publisher
- Weinheim
- Year
- 1959
- ISBN
- -
- Description
- An excellent and very comprehensive guide but it only gives very short descriptions of the uses without any details of how to utilize the plants. Not for the casual reader.
]. The plant has been cultivated in the past for the roots[
454- Title
- Useful Fiber Plants of the World
- Publication
-
- Author
- Dodge C.R.
- Website
- http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/
- Publisher
- USDA; Washington.
- Year
- 1897
- ISBN
-
- Description
- A rather dated, but very comprehensive catalogue of fibre plants from around the world. The book can be downloaded from the Internet.
].
Known Hazards
None known
Botanical References
331- Title
- Flora of Guatemala
- Publication
-
- Author
- Standley P.C. & J. A. Steyermark
- Website
- http://www.archive.org/
- Publisher
-
- Year
- 1946 - 1976
- ISBN
-
- Description
- A superb reference, though somewhat dated. Gives lots of plant uses as well as information on plant habit and habitat. The entire flora (13 volumes) can now be downloaded from http://www.archive.org/
,
1171- Title
- Flora del Bajío y de Regiones Adyacentes
- Publication
-
- Author
- Jerzy Rzedowski & Graciela Calderón de Rzedowski (Editors)
- Website
- http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/
- Publisher
- Instituto de Ecología A.C. Centro Regional del Bajío; Mexico
- Year
- 0
- ISBN
- 0188-5170
- Description
- Spanish-language flora of northwestern Mexico. It can be downloaded from the Internet
Range
Central America - Guatemala to central Mexico.
Habitat
Oak forests, pine forests and mixed oak and pine forest in Mexico[
1171- Title
- Flora del Bajío y de Regiones Adyacentes
- Publication
-
- Author
- Jerzy Rzedowski & Graciela Calderón de Rzedowski (Editors)
- Website
- http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/
- Publisher
- Instituto de Ecología A.C. Centro Regional del Bajío; Mexico
- Year
- 0
- ISBN
- 0188-5170
- Description
- Spanish-language flora of northwestern Mexico. It can be downloaded from the Internet
]. Plateaux, sandy thickets, open places, and along the sides of roads, at elevations of 1,500 - 3,000 metres in Guatemala[
331- Title
- Flora of Guatemala
- Publication
-
- Author
- Standley P.C. & J. A. Steyermark
- Website
- http://www.archive.org/
- Publisher
-
- Year
- 1946 - 1976
- ISBN
-
- Description
- A superb reference, though somewhat dated. Gives lots of plant uses as well as information on plant habit and habitat. The entire flora (13 volumes) can now be downloaded from http://www.archive.org/
].
Properties
| Other Uses Rating |  |
| Habit | Perennial |
| Height | 1.00 m |
| Cultivation Status | Cultivated, Wild |
Cultivation Details
Not known
Edible Uses
None known
Medicinal
None known
Other Uses
The cleaned, fibrous roots are used for making brushes, brooms and similar utensils[
46- Title
- Dictionary of Economic Plants.
- Publication
-
- Author
- Uphof. J. C. Th.
- Publisher
- Weinheim
- Year
- 1959
- ISBN
- -
- Description
- An excellent and very comprehensive guide but it only gives very short descriptions of the uses without any details of how to utilize the plants. Not for the casual reader.
,
1171- Title
- Flora del Bajío y de Regiones Adyacentes
- Publication
-
- Author
- Jerzy Rzedowski & Graciela Calderón de Rzedowski (Editors)
- Website
- http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/
- Publisher
- Instituto de Ecología A.C. Centro Regional del Bajío; Mexico
- Year
- 0
- ISBN
- 0188-5170
- Description
- Spanish-language flora of northwestern Mexico. It can be downloaded from the Internet
]. The cleaned roots are a pale yellow and somewhat wavy, about 22 - 30cm long and 1 - 2mm in diameter[
454- Title
- Useful Fiber Plants of the World
- Publication
-
- Author
- Dodge C.R.
- Website
- http://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/
- Publisher
- USDA; Washington.
- Year
- 1897
- ISBN
-
- Description
- A rather dated, but very comprehensive catalogue of fibre plants from around the world. The book can be downloaded from the Internet.
].
The plant is used for thatching[
331- Title
- Flora of Guatemala
- Publication
-
- Author
- Standley P.C. & J. A. Steyermark
- Website
- http://www.archive.org/
- Publisher
-
- Year
- 1946 - 1976
- ISBN
-
- Description
- A superb reference, though somewhat dated. Gives lots of plant uses as well as information on plant habit and habitat. The entire flora (13 volumes) can now be downloaded from http://www.archive.org/
].
Propagation
Seed -
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with help from
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