Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
scabrida
ID:
880256

Status:
valid

Authors:
(K.Schum.) Hack.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1901

Citation Micro:
Oesterr. Bot. Z. 51: 464 (1901)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000879591

Common Names

  • Melinis scabrida
  • Scabrida Melinis
  • Scabrida's Melinis

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Description

Melinis scabrida (also called Rough Red Top, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial grass with a clump-forming habit. It has thin, bright green leaves and reddish-purple flower spikes. It is native to tropical Africa and prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Melinis scabrida is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Melinis scabrida is white and small, with a yellow center. The seed is small, round, and black. The seedlings are small, with green leaves and a rough, scaly stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Melinis scabrida can be propagated by seed or division. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix in a warm, sunny location. Water the soil regularly to keep it moist. Once the seedlings emerge, thin them out to allow for adequate space between the plants. For division, dig up the clump and divide it into smaller sections. Replant the sections in the desired location and water them regularly.

Where to Find Melinis scabrida

Melinis scabrida is native to Africa and can be found in the countries of Angola, Botswana, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, and Zimbabwe.

Melinis scabrida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Melinis scabrida?

Melinis scabrida

What are the common names of Melinis scabrida?

Scabrida redtop

What is the natural habitat of Melinis scabrida?

It is found in open grassland, woodlands, and disturbed areas

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

Eduard Hackel (1850-1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hack.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:408249-1: 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].