Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hunzikeri
ID:
879876

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nicora

Source:
wcs

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Kurtziana 27: 361 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000879211

Common Names

  • Hunzikeri Melica
  • Hunzikeri Melic Grass
  • Hunzikeri Melica Grass

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Description

Melica hunzikeri (also called Hunziker'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 hunzikeri 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 hunzikeri is a small, greenish-white spikelet, with three to five florets. The seed is a small, dark brown caryopsis. The seedlings are short, slender, and have a tuft of white hairs at the apex.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Melica hunzikeri can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny location. Division can be done in the spring or autumn. The plants should be divided every 3-4 years to keep them healthy and vigorous.

Where to Find Melica hunzikeri

Melica hunzikeri can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Melica hunzikeri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Melica hunzikeri?

Melica hunzikeri

What is the common name of Melica hunzikeri?

Hunziker's Melick

What is the family of Melica hunzikeri?

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

Elisa G. Nicora (1912-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nicora' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:319402-2: 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].