Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
biaristatum
ID:
880604

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Steud.) Keng

Source:
wcs

Year:
1932

Citation Micro:
Sinensia 3: 92 (1932)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000879939

Common Names

  • Microstegium biaristatum
  • Biaristate microstegium
  • Biaristate stiltgrass

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Description

Microstegium biaristatum (also called Two-awned Microstegium, 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

Microstegium biaristatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in erosion control and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Microstegium biaristatum has small, white, star-shaped flowers, which are followed by small, round, black seeds. The seedlings are slender and have a single, upright stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Microstegium biaristatum can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils, including clay, and is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Microstegium biaristatum

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

Microstegium biaristatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Microstegium biaristatum?

Microstegium biaristatum

What is the common name of Microstegium biaristatum?

Biaristatum

What is the family of Microstegium biaristatum?

Poaceae

Species in the Microstegium 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

Ernst Gottlieb von Steudel (1783-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steud.' in the authors string.
Yi Li Keng (1898-1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Keng' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:408496-1: 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].