Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
effusa
ID:
880192

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rendle) Stapf

Source:
wcs

Year:
1926

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1926: 444 (1926)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000879527

Common Names

  • Melinis effusa
  • Diffuse Natal Grass
  • Diffuse Natal

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Description

Melinis effusa (also called Spreading Redtop, among many other common names) is a perennial grass, growing up to 1 m tall. It is native to Africa and is found in grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Melinis effusa is an ornamental grass that is used in landscaping. It is drought tolerant and can survive in poor soils. It is also used as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: The flowers of Melinis effusa are white or pinkish and have five petals. Seed: The seeds of Melinis effusa are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. Seedlings: The seedlings of Melinis effusa have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Melinis effusa is a perennial grass native to South Africa. It can be propagated by seed or division. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. Water the soil regularly to keep it moist but not soggy. The seeds should germinate within a few weeks. To propagate by division, dig up the clumps of grass and divide them into smaller sections. Replant the sections in a sunny location with well-drained soil. Water regularly to keep the soil moist.

Where to Find Melinis effusa

Melinis effusa is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Madagascar, and the Indian Ocean Islands.

Melinis effusa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Melinis effusa?

Melinis effusa

What is the common name of Melinis effusa?

Diffuse Melinis

What is the natural habitat of Melinis effusa?

Grassland and open woodlands

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

Otto Stapf (1857-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stapf' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:408213-1: 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].