Melica canariensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
W.Hempel
Source:
wcs
Year:
1967
Citation Micro:
Feddes Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 75: 109 (1967)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000879084
Common Names
- Melica canariensis
- Canary Melic
- Canary Melica
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Melica canariensis (also called Canary Melic Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass species native to the Canary Islands. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Melica canariensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and stomachaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Melica canariensis is a spikelet with a single floret. The seed is a small, dark brown caryopsis. Seedlings are grass-like with a single leaf blade and a short sheath.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Melica canariensis is a perennial grass that grows best in full sun to partial shade and in well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be propagated by seed, division, or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a sunny location. Division should be done in spring or fall. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer.
Where to Find Melica canariensis
Melica canariensis can be found in the Canary Islands.
Species in the Melica genus
Melica aschersonii, Melica thuringiaca, Melica weinii, Melica altissima, Melica altissima, Melica amethystina, Melica animarum, Melica argentata, Melica argyrea, Melica aristata, Melica arzivencoi, Melica bocquetii, Melica bonariensis, Melica brasiliana, Melica brevicoronata, Melica bulbosa, Melica californica, Melica canariensis, Melica capillaris, Melica cepacea, Melica chilensis, Melica ciliata, Melica commersonii, Melica cupanii, Melica decipiens, Melica dendroides, Melica eligulata, Melica eremophila, Melica frutescens, Melica fugax, Melica geyeri, Melica glabrescens, Melica harfordii, Melica hunzikeri, Melica hyalina, Melica imperfecta, Melica kozlovii, Melica lilloi, Melica longiflora, Melica longiligulata, Melica macra, Melica minor, Melica minuta, Melica mollis, Melica montezumae, Melica mutica, Melica nitens, Melica nutans, Melica onoei, Melica pappiana,
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
Werner Hempel (1936-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.Hempel' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:407950-1: 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].