Microstegium tenue - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tenue
ID:
880674
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Trin.) Hosok.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1938
Citation Micro:
Trans. Nat. Hist. Soc. Formosa 28: 150 (1938)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000880009
Common Names
- Microstegium tenue
- Slender Microstegium
- Slender Eulalia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Microstegium tenue (also called Slender 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 tenue 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 tenue 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Microstegium tenue 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 tenue
Microstegium tenue is native to India, Nepal, and China.
Microstegium tenue FAQ
What is the scientific name of Microstegium tenue?
Microstegium tenue
What is the common name of Microstegium tenue?
Tenue stiltgrass
Where is Microstegium tenue 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
Carl Bernhard von Trinius (1778-1844): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Trin.' in the authors string.
Takahide Hosokawa (1909-1981): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hosok.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:408543-1: 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].