Melica harfordii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Bol.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1870
Citation Micro:
Proc. Calif. Acad. Sci. 4: 102 (1870)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000879200
Common Names
- Harfordii Melica
- Harfordii Melic Grass
- Harfordii Melica Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Melica harfordii (also called Harford's melic grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the Mediterranean region. It has an upright habit, with long, narrow, grey-green leaves and small, yellow-green flowers that appear in summer. It is typically found in dry, sunny areas, such as rocky slopes and hillsides.
Uses & Benefits
Melica harfordii 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 harfordii is white and bell-shaped. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Melica harfordii 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 harfordii
Melica harfordii can be found in the Mediterranean region, western Europe, and western Asia.
Melica harfordii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Melica harfordii?
Melica harfordii
What is the common name of Melica harfordii?
Harford's Melick
What is the family of Melica harfordii?
Poaceae
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
Henry Nicholas Bolander (1831-1897): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bol.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:408018-1: 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].