Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tzvelevii
ID:
1320471

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.Hempel

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Feddes Repert. 122: 179 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001332925

Common Names

  • Melica Tzvelevii
  • Tzvelevii Melica
  • Tzvelevii Grass

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Description

Melica tzvelevii (also called Tzvelev's Melic Grass, among many other common names) is a species of grass in the Poaceae family. It is an evergreen, clumping grass with narrow, green leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to Central Asia and is found in dry, grassy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Melica tzvelevii is used as an ornamental plant and is often used to create hedges and borders. It is also used as a ground cover and in erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Melica tzvelevii has small, white flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Melica tzvelevii is a low-growing, evergreen perennial that grows up to 8 inches (20 cm) tall. It is hardy in USDA zones 9-11 and prefers full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep them moist. Cuttings can be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a potting mix. Keep the soil moist and the cuttings should root in a few weeks.

Where to Find Melica tzvelevii

Melica tzvelevii is found in the Caucasus region of Russia and Georgia.

Melica tzvelevii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Melica tzvelevii?

Melica tzvelevii

What is the common name of Melica tzvelevii?

Tzvelev's Melica

What is the natural habitat of Melica tzvelevii?

Melica tzvelevii is native to South Africa and is found in dry, rocky areas.

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

Werner Hempel (1936-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.Hempel' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77119234-1: 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].