Melica picta - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
K.Koch
Source:
wcs
Year:
1848
Citation Micro:
Linnaea 21: 395 (1848)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000879353
Common Names
- Picta Melic Grass
- Picta Melica
- Picta Melica
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Melica picta (also called Painted 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 picta 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 picta 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Melica picta 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 picta
Melica picta can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey and North Africa.
Melica picta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Melica picta?
Melica picta
What is the common name of Melica picta?
Painted melic grass
Where is Melica picta found?
It is found in the western United States, from California to Colorado
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
Karl Koch (1809-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Koch' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:408104-1: 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].