Melica torreyana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Scribn.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1885
Citation Micro:
Proc. Acad. Nat. Sci. Philadelphia 37: 43 (1885)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000879465
Common Names
- Melica Torreyana
- Torrey's Melic Grass
- Torrey's Melic
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Melica torreyana (also called Torrey's Melic Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass species native to North America. It grows in dry, rocky habitats, and can reach up to 1 m in height. It has long, narrow leaves and small, yellowish-green flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Melica torreyana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Melica torreyana has small, white flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single pair of opposite leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Melica torreyana can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°F. It is a short-lived perennial and should be divided every 2-3 years.
Where to Find Melica torreyana
Melica torreyana can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey and North Africa.
Melica torreyana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Melica torreyana?
Melica torreyana
What is the common name of Melica torreyana?
Torrey's melic grass
Where is Melica torreyana native to?
Western United States
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
Frank Lamson-Scribner (1851-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Scribn.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:408177-1: 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].