Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
steenisii
ID:
880672

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jansen

Source:
wcs

Year:
1953

Citation Micro:
Reinwardtia 2: 306 (1953)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000880007

Common Names

  • Microstegium steenisii
  • Steenis' Microstegium
  • Steenis' Eulalia

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Description

Microstegium steenisii (also called Steenis' Stiltgrass, among many other common names) is a grass native to eastern Asia. It has light green, lanceolate leaves and produces small, white flowers in the summer. It is found in moist, shady areas, such as along river banks and in woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Microstegium steenisii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover in shady areas. It is known for its ability to tolerate drought and poor soils.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Microstegium steenisii are small, white and star-shaped. The seeds are tiny and black. The seedlings are dark green and have a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Microstegium steenisii is a small, perennial grass native to East Asia. It is an aggressive invader of disturbed areas, and can form dense monocultures that outcompete native vegetation. It can be propagated by seed, and can also spread vegetatively from rhizomes. It prefers moist, shady areas, and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.

Where to Find Microstegium steenisii

Microstegium steenisii is native to India, Nepal, and China.

Microstegium steenisii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Microstegium steenisii?

Microstegium steenisii

What is the common name of Microstegium steenisii?

Steenisii stiltgrass

Where is Microstegium steenisii native to?

China

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

Pieter Jansen (1882-1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jansen' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:408542-1: 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].