Status:
valid
Authors:
Strobl
Source:
Year:
1879
Citation Micro:
Flora 62: 189 (1879)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000048245
Common Names
- Melica trebinjensis
- Trebinje Melica
- Trebinje Meadowgrass
Description
Melica trebinjensis (also called Trebinje melic grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Europe. It has a tufted growth habit and grows to a height of 0.5 to 1 meter. It prefers dry, sunny habitats and is commonly found in steppes, meadows, and mountain slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Melica trebinjensis is a species of grass used in landscaping, erosion control, and as a forage grass for livestock. It is also used as an ornamental grass in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Melica trebinjensis is small and yellow. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Melica trebinjensis is a perennial grass that is propagated by seed or division. It is best grown in full sun and moist, well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some light shade. It can be mowed to maintain its shape and size.
Where to Find Melica trebinjensis
Melica trebinjensis is native to Bosnia and Herzegovina and can be found in grasslands and open woodlands.
Melica trebinjensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Melica trebinjensis?
Melica trebinjensis
What type of plant is Melica trebinjensis?
Grass
Where is Melica trebinjensis found?
Bosnia and Herzegovina
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:3287369-4: 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].