Melica decipiens - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Caro
Source:
wcs
Year:
1969
Citation Micro:
Kurtziana 5: 288 (1969)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000879151
Common Names
- Decipiens Melic Grass
- Decipiens Melic
- Decipiens Onion Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Melica decipiens (also called Decipiens Melick, among many other common names) is a perennial grass species native to Europe and North Africa. It grows in meadows, pastures, and other grasslands. It has a tufted habit with erect stems and narrow leaves. The inflorescence is a panicle of spikelets with two to three flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Melica decipiens is used as an ornamental grass in gardens, and its seeds are used as a food source for birds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Melica decipiens is a small, white to yellowish-green spikelet, with a single floret. The seed is a small, dark brown caryopsis. The seedling is a small, pale green grass with a single leaf blade.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Melica decipiens is a small, evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Melica decipiens
Melica decipiens can be found in parts of the United States, including California, Oregon, and Washington.
Melica decipiens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Melica decipiens?
Melica decipiens
What is the common name of Melica decipiens?
Decipiens Melica
What is the natural habitat of Melica decipiens?
Grassy slopes, rocky outcrops, and dry meadows
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
José Alfredo Caro (1919-1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Caro' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:156542-2: 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].