Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
abyssinica
ID:
879634

Status:
valid

Authors:
(R.Br. ex Fresen.) Hochst.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1855

Citation Micro:
Flora 38: 274 (1855)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000878969

Common Names

  • Melanocenchris abyssinica
  • Abyssinian Melanocenchris
  • Abyssinian Melanocenchris

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Description

Melanocenchris abyssinica (also called Abyssinian Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass species native to Africa and Madagascar. It grows in grasslands, savannas, and woodlands, and can reach heights of up to 1.2 m. It has long, narrow leaves and small, yellowish-green flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Melanocenchris abyssinica is used as a food source and for its ornamental value in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Melanocenchris abyssinica is a small, white, tubular flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Melanocenchris abyssinica is a small evergreen tree native to tropical Africa. It grows to a height of 10-20 feet and has a dense, rounded crown. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated by cuttings in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Melanocenchris abyssinica

Melanocenchris abyssinica can be found in tropical Africa.

Melanocenchris abyssinica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Melanocenchris abyssinica?

Melanocenchris abyssinica

What is the common name of Melanocenchris abyssinica?

Abyssinian Grass

What is the natural habitat of Melanocenchris abyssinica?

Tropical and subtropical grasslands, savannas, and shrublands

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.
Robert Brown (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Br.' in the authors string.
Georg Fresenius (1808-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fresen.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:407878-1: 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].