Melica smirnovii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Tzvelev
Source:
ipni
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Bot. Zhurn. (Moscow & Leningrad) 97: 254 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001334010
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Melica smirnovii (also called 'Smirnov's melic grass', among many other common names) is a perennial grass that typically grows to a height of 0.3-0.6 m. It is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found growing in dry, rocky habitats. It has small, white flowers that bloom in the summer.
Uses & Benefits
Melica smirnovii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as an essential oil for aromatherapy and in perfumes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Melica smirnovii is yellow and bell-shaped. The seed is a small, black, round nut. The seedlings are small, with two small, round leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Melica smirnovii is a perennial grass that is native to East Asia. It is propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist soil and full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of salt and drought.
Where to Find Melica smirnovii
Melica smirnovii is native to the Caucasus and can be found in meadows, grasslands, and open forests.
Melica smirnovii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Melica smirnovii?
Melica smirnovii
What is the common name of Melica smirnovii?
Smirnov's Melic Grass
What is the growth habit of Melica smirnovii?
It is a perennial grass with a tufted growth habit.
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
Nikolai Tzvelev (1925-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tzvelev' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77121971-1: 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].