Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
delicatulum
ID:
880624

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook.f.) A.Camus

Source:
wcs

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Ann. Soc. Linn. Lyon , n.s., 68: 200 (1922)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000879959

Common Names

  • Microstegium delicatulum
  • Delicate microstegium
  • Delicate stiltgrass

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Description

Microstegium delicatulum (also called Delicate stiltgrass, among many other common names) is an annual grass native to East Asia. It is a small grass, growing to a height of about 0.5 m (1.6 ft). It grows in moist, shady areas, such as along streams, in forests, and in disturbed areas such as roadsides and fields.

Uses & Benefits

Microstegium delicatulum has been used in traditional medicine for treating fever, malaria, and other ailments. It is also used for its ornamental value.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Microstegium delicatulum has small, white flowers that are borne in clusters. Its seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings have small, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Microstegium delicatulum is a perennial grass native to South Africa. It can be propagated by seed or division. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. Water the soil regularly to keep it moist but not soggy. The seeds should germinate within a few weeks. To propagate by division, dig up the clumps of grass and divide them into smaller sections. Replant the sections in a sunny location with well-drained soil. Water regularly to keep the soil moist.

Where to Find Microstegium delicatulum

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

Microstegium delicatulum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Microstegium delicatulum?

Microstegium delicatulum

What is the common name of Microstegium delicatulum?

Delicatulum

What is the family of Microstegium delicatulum?

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

Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Aimée Antoinette Camus (1879-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Camus' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:408507-1: 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].