Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kallimorpha
ID:
880207

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Clayton) Zizka

Source:
wcs

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Biblioth. Bot. 38(138): 64 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000879542

Common Names

  • Melinis kallimorpha
  • Kallimorpha Natal Grass
  • Kallimorpha Natal

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Description

Melinis kallimorpha (also called Kallimorpha melic, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Africa. It grows in tufts and has a clumping habit. Its leaves are flat and have a rough texture. It grows in moist grasslands, woodlands and along the edges of streams.

Uses & Benefits

Melinis kallimorpha 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

The flower of Melinis kallimorpha is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, grass-like plant with a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Melinis kallimorpha is a perennial grass that is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa and Madagascar. It is an easy to grow plant that does not require much maintenance. It can be propagated by seed or by division. When propagating by seed, it is best to sow the seeds in a warm, sunny location and keep the soil moist. When propagating by division, the plant can be divided in spring or summer. The divisions should be planted in a sunny location with well-drained soil.

Where to Find Melinis kallimorpha

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

Melinis kallimorpha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Melinis kallimorpha?

Melinis kallimorpha

What is the common name of Melinis kallimorpha?

Kallimorphic Melinis

What is the natural habitat of Melinis kallimorpha?

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

Georg Zizka (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zizka' in the authors string.
William Derek Clayton (b.1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Clayton' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:2945818-1: 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].