Milium schmidtianum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
K.Koch
Source:
wcs
Year:
1848
Citation Micro:
Linnaea 21: 438 (1848)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000880168
Common Names
- Milium schmidtianum
- Schmidt's Millet
- Schmidt's Millet Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Milium schmidtianum (also called Schmidt's Millet, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Europe and temperate Asia. It grows up to 1m tall and has narrow, linear leaves. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Milium schmidtianum is used as an ornamental grass in landscaping and is also used to help control erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Milium schmidtianum is a small, greenish-yellow spikelet, with a single floret. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped grain. The seedlings are slender, with long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Milium schmidtianum is a perennial grass that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is by seed or division of the clumps.
Where to Find Milium schmidtianum
Milium schmidtianum can be found in Europe, Asia, and North America.
Milium schmidtianum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Milium schmidtianum?
Milium schmidtianum
Where does Milium schmidtianum grow?
Milium schmidtianum is native to Europe, North Africa and western Asia.
What is the growth habit of Milium schmidtianum?
Milium schmidtianum is an evergreen perennial grass that grows up to 1 meter in height.
Species in the Milium 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
Karl Koch (1809-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Koch' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:408677-1: 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].