Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
transcaucasicum
ID:
880846

Status:
valid

Authors:
Tzvelev

Source:
wcs

Year:
1960

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mater. Gerb. Bot. Inst. Komarova Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R. 20: 23 (1960)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000880181

Common Names

  • Milium transcaucasicum
  • Transcaucasian Millet
  • Transcaucasian Millet Grass

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Description

Milium transcaucasicum (also called Transcaucasian 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 transcaucasicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make herbal teas which are believed to have medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Milium transcaucasicum 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Milium transcaucasicum 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 transcaucasicum

Milium transcaucasicum can be found in Europe, Asia, and North America.

Milium transcaucasicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Milium transcaucasicum?

Milium transcaucasicum

Where does Milium transcaucasicum grow?

Milium transcaucasicum is native to Europe, North Africa and western Asia.

What is the growth habit of Milium transcaucasicum?

Milium transcaucasicum is an evergreen perennial grass that grows up to 1 meter in height.

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

Nikolai Tzvelev (1925-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tzvelev' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:408689-1: 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].