Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
micrantha
ID:
851685

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lam.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1791

Citation Micro:
Tabl. Encycl. 1: 196 (1791)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000851020

Common Names

  • Micrantha Reed
  • Arundo Micrantha
  • Micrantha Giant Reed

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Description

Arundo micrantha (also called Small-flowered reed, Small-flowered cane, and many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in clumps and can reach heights of up to 4 meters. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can be found in open woodlands, grasslands, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Arundo micrantha is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a windbreak. It is also used for thatching and as a source of fuel.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Arundo micrantha has small, white flowers that bloom in the summer and have a sweet scent. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Arundo micrantha is a perennial grass that is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It is easy to cultivate and propagate, and can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of drought and salt spray.

Where to Find Arundo micrantha

Arundo micrantha can be found in Central and Eastern Europe, in the Mediterranean region, and in Central Asia.

Arundo micrantha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arundo micrantha?

Arundo micrantha

What is the common name of Arundo micrantha?

Giant Reed

Where is Arundo micrantha native to?

Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East

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

Jean-Baptiste de Lamarck (1744-1829): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lam.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:390901-1: 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].