Status:
valid
Authors:
(J.Presl) Parodi ex Nicora & Rúgolo
Source:
wcs
Year:
1981
Citation Micro:
Darwiniana 23: 295 (1981)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000879864
Common Names
- Poimorph Microbriza
- Poimorph Microbrize
- Poimorph Bristlegrass
Description
Microbriza poimorpha (also called Sheep's Fescue, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. It has narrow, linear leaves and small, yellow-green flowers. It is typically found in dry, sunny areas and is often used as a forage grass.
Uses & Benefits
Microbriza poimorpha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive foliage and flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Microbriza poimorpha 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Microbriza poimorpha 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 Microbriza poimorpha
Microbriza poimorpha is native to Europe.
Microbriza poimorpha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Microbriza poimorpha?
Microbriza poimorpha
What is the family of Microbriza poimorpha?
Fabaceae
What is the native range of Microbriza poimorpha?
Asia
Species in the Microbriza 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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:160102-2: 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].