Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
ecklonii
ID:
880907

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nees) Mabb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Taxon 33: 442 (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000880242

Common Names

  • Miscanthus ecklonii
  • Ecklonii Miscanthus
  • Ecklonii

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Description

Miscanthus ecklonii (also called Ecklon's Miscanthus, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Africa. 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 ecklonii 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 ecklonii 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Miscanthus ecklonii 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 ecklonii

Miscanthus ecklonii can be found in South Africa.

Miscanthus ecklonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Miscanthus ecklonii?

Miscanthus ecklonii

What is the common name of Miscanthus ecklonii?

Ecklon's Silvergrass

Where is Miscanthus ecklonii native to?

South Africa

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

Christian Gottfried Daniel Nees von Esenbeck (1776-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nees' in the authors string.
David Mabberley (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mabb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:914243-1: 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].