Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
scaberrima
ID:
880069

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nees ex Steud.) Hook.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 7: 330 (1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000879404

Common Names

  • Scaberrima Melic Grass
  • Scaberrima Melica
  • Scaberrima Melica

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Description

Melica scaberrima (also called rough melic grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Europe and Asia, typically found in meadows, open woodlands, and on rocky slopes. It has thin, wiry stems with narrow, flat leaves and small, yellow-green flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Melica scaberrima is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a soil stabilizer and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Melica scaberrima is a small, greenish-white spikelet with a single floret. The seed is a small, dark brown caryopsis. The seedling is a small, grass-like plant with a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Melica scaberrima 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 scaberrima

Melica scaberrima is native to the Mediterranean region, including Italy, Greece, Turkey, and the Middle East.

Melica scaberrima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Melica scaberrima?

Melica scaberrima

What is the growth habit of Melica scaberrima?

It is a tufted perennial grass.

What is the flowering period of Melica scaberrima?

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

Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:408139-1: 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].