Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
barbinodis
ID:
880533

Status:
valid

Authors:
Franch.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1889

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. (Morot) 3: 282 (1889)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000879868

Common Names

  • Barbinodis Microcalamus
  • Barbinodis Microcalame
  • Barbinodis Bristlegrass

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Description

Microcalamus barbinodis (also called Barbed Wire Grass, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial grass native to China. It has narrow, linear leaves and small, yellow-green flowers. It is typically found in moist, shady areas and is often used as an ornamental grass.

Uses & Benefits

Microcalamus barbinodis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Microcalamus barbinodis 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

Microcalamus barbinodis 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 Microcalamus barbinodis

Microcalamus barbinodis can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, China, and Japan.

Microcalamus barbinodis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Microcalamus barbinodis?

Microcalamus barbinodis

What is the family of Microcalamus barbinodis?

Poaceae

What is the native range of Microcalamus barbinodis?

Asia

Species in the Microcalamus 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

Adrien René Franchet (1834-1900): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Franch.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:668257-1: 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].