Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
compacta
ID:
880512

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lazarides

Source:
wcs

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Brunonia 2: 75 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000879847

Common Names

  • Micraira compacta
  • Compacta Micraira
  • Compact Micraira

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Description

Micraira compacta (also called Compact Micraira, 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 short, narrow leaves and its dense, compact growth habit.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Micraira compacta has small white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Micraira compacta is a small, evergreen shrub native to Europe and Asia. It is easy to cultivate and propagate, and can be grown from seed or cuttings. When grown from seed, it should be sown in well-drained soil in a sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and planted in a pot filled with a light, well-draining soil mix. The plant should be kept moist but not wet, and should be fertilized regularly.

Where to Find Micraira compacta

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

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

Michael Lazarides (1928-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lazarides' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:408437-1: 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].