Milium vernale - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
M.Bieb.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1808
Citation Micro:
Fl. Taur.-Caucas. 1: 53 (1808)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000880191
Common Names
- Milium vernale
- Spring Millet
- Spring Millet Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Milium vernale (also called Spring 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 vernale 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 vernale 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 vernale 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 vernale
Milium vernale can be found in Europe, Asia, and North America.
Milium vernale FAQ
What is the scientific name of Milium vernale?
Milium vernale
What type of plant is Milium vernale?
Grass
Where is Milium vernale native to?
Europe
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
Friedrich August Marschall von Bieberstein (1768-1826): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Bieb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:408697-1: 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].