Status:
valid
Authors:
DC.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1821
Citation Micro:
Syst. Nat. 2: 325 (1821)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000369703
Common Names
- Meniocus Linifolius
- Linear-Leaved Meniocus
- Linear-Leaved Starwort
Synonyms
- Alyssum cupreum Freyn & Sint. ex Freyn [unknown]
- Alyssum illyricum Willd. [unknown]
- Alyssum linearifolium Lag. [unknown]
- Alyssum linifolium Stephan ex Willd. [unknown]
- Alyssum linifolium teheranicum Bornm. [unknown]
- Alyssum minimum Pall. [unknown]
- Farsetia linifolia Andrz. ex DC. [unknown]
- Alyssum linifolium linifolium [unknown]
- Alyssum linifolium cupreum (Freyn & Sint.) T.R.Dudley [unknown]
- Meniocus australasicus Turcz. [unknown]
Description
Meniocus linifolius (also called African feather grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Africa. It has thin, light green leaves and grows up to a height of 1-2 feet. It is found in dry, open areas and is drought-tolerant.
Uses & Benefits
Meniocus linifolius is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its flowers are used in making garlands and its leaves are used as a medicinal herb to treat fever and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Meniocus linifolius has small, yellow flowers, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have a single, short stem with a tuft of leaves at the top.
Cultivation and Propagation
Meniocus linifolius is a succulent plant native to South Africa. It is easy to propagate from cuttings or offsets. It can be grown in a pot with well-draining soil, and should be kept in a sunny spot. Water the plant regularly, but allow the soil to dry out between waterings. It can also be propagated from seeds, but this is a more difficult process.
Where to Find Meniocus linifolius
Meniocus linifolius is native to South America and is found in wet habitats, such as marshes and swamps.
Meniocus linifolius FAQ
What is the scientific name of Meniocus linifolius?
Meniocus linifolius
What is the common name of Meniocus linifolius?
Linifolius Meniocus
What is the habitat of Meniocus linifolius?
It is found in dry, rocky areas, such as hillsides and cliffs
Species in the Meniocus genus
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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,