Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gossweileri
ID:
880200

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.E.Hubb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1934: 113 (1934)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000879535

Common Names

  • Melinis gossweileri
  • Gossweiler's Natal Grass
  • Gossweiler's Natal

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Description

Melinis gossweileri (also called Gossweiler's Melinis, among many other common names) is a perennial grass species native to Africa. 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

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Melinis gossweileri is native to tropical Africa and is widely cultivated as an ornamental grass. It is propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny position and kept moist until germination occurs. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The clumps should be divided and replanted in well-drained soil.

Where to Find Melinis gossweileri

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

Melinis gossweileri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Melinis gossweileri?

Melinis gossweileri

What is the common name of Melinis gossweileri?

Gossweiler's Melinis

What is the natural habitat of Melinis gossweileri?

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

Charles Edward Hubbard (1900-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.E.Hubb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:408220-1: 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].