Melica scabra - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kunth
Source:
wcs
Year:
1816
Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. 1: 164 (1816)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000879406
Common Names
- Scabra Melic Grass
- Scabra Melica
- Scabra Melica
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Melica scabra (also called scabrous 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 scabra 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 scabra 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Melica scabra 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 scabra
Melica scabra is native to the Mediterranean region, including Italy, Greece, Turkey, and the Middle East.
Melica scabra FAQ
What is the scientific name of Melica scabra?
Melica scabra
What is the growth habit of Melica scabra?
It is a tufted perennial grass.
What is the flowering period of Melica scabra?
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
Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:408140-1: 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].