Status:
valid
Authors:
Schltr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1922
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 10: 35 (1922)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000350300
Common Names
- Microtidis Aa
- Microtidis Aa Grass
- Microtidis Aa Meadow Grass
Description
Aa microtidis (also called Small-Fruited Aa, among many other common names) is a perennial sedge species of the Cyperaceae family. It has a slender, erect stem with a length of up to 40 cm. It is native to Europe, Asia and North America and is found in moist meadows, wet woods, and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Aa microtidis is used in landscaping and as a ground cover. It can be used to stabilize soil and reduce erosion. It is also used to provide food and shelter for wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Aa microtidis has small, greenish-yellow flowers. Seed: The seed of Aa microtidis is a small, black, shiny seed. Seedlings: The seedlings of Aa microtidis are small and grass-like.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aa microtidis is a tufted perennial sedge with a rhizomatous root system. It prefers moist to wet soils, and can be propagated by division of the rhizomes or by seed. It can be planted in full sun to partial shade.
Where to Find Aa microtidis
Aa microtidis can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Aa microtidis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aa microtidis?
Aa microtidis
What is the family of Aa microtidis?
Cyperaceae
Where is Aa microtidis found?
Central and Eastern Europe
Species in the Aa genus
Aa fiebrigii,
Aa hartwegii,
Aa hieronymi,
Aa leucantha,
Aa lorentzii,
Aa macra,
Aa achalensis,
Aa maderoi,
Aa mandonii,
Aa matthewsii,
Aa microtidis,
Aa paleacea,
Aa argyrolepis,
Aa riobambae,
Aa rosei,
Aa schickendanzii,
Aa sphaeroglossa,
Aa trilobulata,
Aa weddelliana,
Aa aurantiaca,
Aa calceata,
Aa colombiana,
Aa denticulata,
Aa erosa,
Aa figueroi,
Aa lozanoi,
Aa lehmannii,
Species in the Orchidaceae family
Aa fiebrigii,
Aa hartwegii,
Aa hieronymi,
Aa leucantha,
Aa lorentzii,
Aa macra,
Aa achalensis,
Aa maderoi,
Aa mandonii,
Aa matthewsii,
Aa microtidis,
Aa paleacea,
Aa argyrolepis,
Aa riobambae,
Aa rosei,
Aa schickendanzii,
Aa sphaeroglossa,
Aa trilobulata,
Aa weddelliana,
Aa aurantiaca,
Aa calceata,
Aa colombiana,
Aa denticulata,
Aa erosa,
Aa figueroi,
Aa lozanoi,
Aa lehmannii,
Acampe carinata,
Acampe cephalotes,
Acampe ochracea,
Acampe pachyglossa,
Acampe praemorsa,
Acampe joiceyana,
Acampe hulae,
Acanthophippium bicolor,
Acanthophippium chrysoglossum,
Acanthophippium curtisii,
Acanthophippium eburneum,
Acanthophippium gougahense,
Acanthophippium javanicum,
Acanthophippium lilacinum,
Acanthophippium mantinianum,
Acanthophippium parviflorum,
Acanthophippium pictum,
Acanthophippium splendidum,
Acanthophippium striatum,
Acanthophippium sylhetense,
Acanthophippium curtisii,
Achlydosa glandulosa,
Acianthera aculeata,