Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
ensifolia
ID:
880549

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rendle

Source:
wcs

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
Cat. Afr. Pl. 2: 219 (1899)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000879884

Common Names

  • Microchloa Ensifolia
  • Ensifolia Grass
  • Ensifolia

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Description

Microchloa ensifolia (also called Sword-leaved Microchloa, among many other common names) is an annual grass with long, narrow leaves and small, yellowish-green flowers. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in open woodlands and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Microchloa ensifolia is a small, yellowish-white, tubular flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small, with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Microchloa ensifolia is a perennial grass that is native to tropical regions. It grows to a height of 1-2 meters and prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location. Division should be done in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Microchloa ensifolia

Microchloa ensifolia is native to India and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Microchloa ensifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Microchloa ensifolia?

Microchloa ensifolia

What is the family of Microchloa ensifolia?

Poaceae

What is the native range of Microchloa ensifolia?

Asia

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

Alfred Barton Rendle (1865-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rendle' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:408458-1: 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].