Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
maroccana
ID:
880496

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Maire) Maire

Source:
wcs

Year:
1941

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Hist. Nat. Afrique N. 32: 22 (1941)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000879831

Common Names

  • Mibora maroccana
  • Maroccana Mibora
  • Moroccan Mibora

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Description

Mibora maroccana (also called Moroccan Mibora, among many other common names) is a grass species native to the tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Americas. It typically grows in moist, sandy soils and is characterized by its long, narrow leaves and its tall, upright stems.

Uses & Benefits

Mibora maroccana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used medicinally for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Mibora maroccana has small yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mibora maroccana is a perennial grass that grows in clumps and is native to tropical Asia. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or division of clumps. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location. Division of clumps should be done in early spring or late summer.

Where to Find Mibora maroccana

Mibora maroccana is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in parts of Spain, Italy, and Greece.

Species in the Mibora genus

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

René Maire (1878-1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maire' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:408427-1: 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].