Status:
valid
Authors:
Merr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1910
Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci., C 5: 170 (1910)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000880241
Common Names
- Miscanthus depauperatus
- Depauperatus Miscanthus
- Depauperatus
Description
Miscanthus depauperatus (also called Depauperate Miscanthus, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Asia. It grows in moist meadows, grasslands, and along roadsides. It has slender, erect stems and narrow, linear leaves. The leaves are usually 2-4 cm long and 1-2 mm wide.
Uses & Benefits
Miscanthus depauperatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It is a good source of fiber, protein, and minerals, and can be used as a soil conditioner and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Miscanthus depauperatus has small, white flowers that are arranged in a spike-like inflorescence. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have two opposite leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Miscanthus depauperatus is a clump-forming perennial grass that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It should be fertilized in spring and summer and can be cut back in late winter. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA zones 5-9.
Where to Find Miscanthus depauperatus
Miscanthus depauperatus can be found in China, Japan, and Korea.
Miscanthus depauperatus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Miscanthus depauperatus?
Miscanthus depauperatus
What is the common name of Miscanthus depauperatus?
Depauperate Silvergrass
Where is Miscanthus depauperatus native to?
China
Species in the Miscanthus genus
Miscanthus depauperatus,
Miscanthus ecklonii,
Miscanthus floridulus,
Miscanthus fuscus,
Miscanthus longiberbis,
Miscanthus nepalensis,
Miscanthus nudipes,
Miscanthus oligostachyus,
Miscanthus sacchariflorus,
Miscanthus sinensis,
Miscanthus tinctorius,
Miscanthus villosus,
Miscanthus sacchariflorus,
Miscanthus erectus,
Miscanthus paniculatus,
Miscanthus lutarioriparius,
Miscanthus wangpicheonensis,
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:408732-1: 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].