Miscanthus fuscus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fuscus
ID:
880912
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Roxb.) Benth.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1881
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 19: 65 (1881)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000880247
Common Names
- Miscanthus fuscus
- Fuscus Miscanthus
- Fuscus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Miscanthus fuscus (also called Brown Miscanthus, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to East Asia. It grows up to 3m tall and has narrow, linear leaves. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Miscanthus fuscus 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
The flower of Miscanthus fuscus is a small, greenish-yellow spikelet. The seeds are small and brown, and the seedlings are thin and grass-like.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Miscanthus fuscus 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 fuscus
Miscanthus fuscus can be found in China, Japan, and Korea.
Miscanthus fuscus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Miscanthus fuscus?
Miscanthus fuscus
What is the common name of Miscanthus fuscus?
Brown Silvergrass
Where is Miscanthus fuscus 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
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:408738-1: 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].