Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pappiana
ID:
880001

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.Hempel

Source:
wcs

Year:
1971

Citation Micro:
Analele Sti Univ. "Al. I. Cuza" Iasi, Sect. 2 , 17: 380 (1971)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000879336

Common Names

  • Melica pappiana
  • Papp's Melic Grass
  • Papp's Melic

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Description

Melica pappiana (also called Papp's Melic Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Europe and Asia. It grows in meadows, pastures, and other grasslands, and can reach up to 1 meter in height. Its leaves are long and narrow, and its flowers are small and yellow.

Uses & Benefits

Melica pappiana 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 flowers of Melica pappiana are small and white, with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Melica pappiana is a perennial grass native to the Mediterranean region. It is an easy to grow plant and can be propagated from seed or by division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can tolerate some drought but will need regular watering during hot, dry periods. It can be cut back in late summer to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Melica pappiana

Melica pappiana can be found in the Mediterranean region.

Melica pappiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Melica pappiana?

Melica pappiana

What is the growth habit of Melica pappiana?

It is a tufted perennial grass.

What is the flowering period of Melica pappiana?

It flowers from June to August.

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

Werner Hempel (1936-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.Hempel' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:408096-1: 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].