Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
connorii
ID:
1519092

Status:
valid

Authors:
Renvoize

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Fl. Mascar. 203: 23 (2018)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000005883

Common Names

  • Microlaena Connorii
  • Connorii Microlaena
  • Microlaena Connorii

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Description

Microlaena connorii (also called Connor's Microlaena, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Australia. It has a dense, tufted habit and grows up to 30 cm tall. The leaves are narrow and have a sharp point. It is found in dry, sandy soils in open woodlands, grasslands and shrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Microlaena connorii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Microlaena connorii is a small, white, tubular flower with four petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Microlaena connorii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Both methods require bright, indirect light and temperatures of 18-24°C (65-75°F).

Where to Find Microlaena connorii

Microlaena connorii can be found in the western United States, from California to Washington.

Microlaena connorii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Microlaena connorii?

Microlaena connorii

What are the common names of Microlaena connorii?

Connor's Weeping Grass

Where is Microlaena connorii native to?

Australia

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:77200942-1: 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].