Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
metzii
ID:
851446

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hochst. ex Miq.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1851

Citation Micro:
Nieuwe Verh. Eerste Kl. Kon. Ned. Inst. Wetensch. Amsterdam , ser. 3, 4: 31 (1851)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000850781

Common Names

  • Arundinella Metzii
  • Metzii Arundinella
  • Metzii Grass

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Description

Arundinella metzii (also called Metz's grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to East Asia. It grows in moist, shady habitats and has a clumping habit with thin, wiry stems and narrow, pointed leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Arundinella metzii is used as an ornamental grass in gardens and landscaping, and as a soil stabilizer in erosion control projects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Arundinella metzii is a small, white, spike-like inflorescence. The seed is a small, dark brown caryopsis. The seedlings are small, with narrow, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Arundinella metzii is a perennial grass that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be grown in a wide range of soils, from sandy to clay. It is best to water regularly during the growing season and to fertilize lightly in the spring. It can be propagated by division in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Arundinella metzii

Arundinella metzii is found in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Arundinella metzii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arundinella metzii?

Arundinella metzii

What is the family of Arundinella metzii?

Poaceae

What is the distribution of Arundinella metzii?

India, Nepal, Bhutan, China, and Myanmar

Species in the Arundinella genus

Arundinella barbinodis, Arundinella bengalensis, Arundinella berteroniana, Arundinella blephariphylla, Arundinella cannanorica, Arundinella ciliata, Arundinella cochinchinensis, Arundinella dagana, Arundinella decempedalis, Arundinella deppeana, Arundinella filiformis, Arundinella flavida, Arundinella fluviatilis, Arundinella furva, Arundinella fuscata, Arundinella grandiflora, Arundinella grevillensis, Arundinella hirta, Arundinella hispida, Arundinella holcoides, Arundinella hookeri, Arundinella intricata, Arundinella khasiana, Arundinella laxiflora, Arundinella leptochloa, Arundinella longispicata, Arundinella mesophylla, Arundinella metzii, Arundinella montana, Arundinella nepalensis, Arundinella nervosa, Arundinella nodosa, Arundinella parviflora, Arundinella pumila, Arundinella purpurea, Arundinella rupestris, Arundinella setosa, Arundinella spicata, Arundinella thwaitesii, Arundinella tricholepis, Arundinella tuberculata, Arundinella vaginata, Arundinella villosa, Arundinella yunnanensis, Arundinella kokutensis, Arundinella longiscata, Arundinella kerrii, Arundinella ravii, Arundinella chassanica, Arundinella pradeepiana,

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

Christian Ferdinand Friedrich Hochstetter (1787-1860): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hochst.' in the authors string.
Friedrich Anton Wilhelm Miquel (1811-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miq.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:390691-1: 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].