Melica macra - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Nees
Source:
wcs
Year:
1829
Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. Enum. Pl. 2: 486 (1829)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000879261
Common Names
- Macra Melic Grass
- Macra Melic
- Macra Onion Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Melica macra (also called short melic grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in sandy soils in open grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Melica macra is a plant that is used in landscaping and as an ornamental plant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, including as an anti-inflammatory and for treating skin conditions.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Melica macra 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Melica macra is a perennial grass that grows in clumps and can reach up to 1.5m tall. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed, which should be sown in spring or autumn. Division of clumps can also be done in late spring or early summer.
Where to Find Melica macra
Melica macra can be found in the Caucasus, Turkey, and Iran.
Melica macra FAQ
What is the scientific name of Melica macra?
Melica macra
What is the common name of Melica macra?
Macra melic grass
What is the habitat of Melica macra?
Grassy slopes and 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
Christian Gottfried Daniel Nees von Esenbeck (1776-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nees' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:408052-1: 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].