Melica eligulata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Boiss.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1854
Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. 13: 56 (1854)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000879164
Common Names
- Eligulata Melic Grass
- Eligulata Melic
- Eligulata Onion Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Melica eligulata (also called Eligulate 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 eligulata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens due to its attractive flowers. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever and headache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Melica eligulata 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 eligulata is a perennial grass that is native to Europe and Asia. It can be grown from seed or propagated by division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is best grown in a meadow or in a naturalized area.
Where to Find Melica eligulata
Melica eligulata can be found in the Mediterranean region, western Europe, and western Asia.
Melica eligulata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Melica eligulata?
Melica eligulata
What is the common name of Melica eligulata?
Eligulata Melica
What is the natural habitat of Melica eligulata?
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
Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:407987-1: 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].