Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
lutarioriparius
ID:
1278849

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.Liu ex S.L.Chen & Renvoize

Source:
tro

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 60: 605 (2005 publ. 2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001278187

Common Names

  • Miscanthus lutarioriparius
  • Lutarioriparius Miscanthus
  • Miscanthus

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Description

Miscanthus lutarioriparius (also called 'Riparian Miscanthus', among many other common names) is a grass native to Central and South America. It grows up to 1 meter tall and has small, white flowers. It prefers dry climates and can be found in woodlands, savannas, and other dry habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Miscanthus lutarioriparius is used as a source of food, medicine, and for making dyes and inks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Miscanthus lutarioriparius is a small, white, fluffy flower. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Miscanthus lutarioriparius is a hardy perennial grass that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 5-9.

Where to Find Miscanthus lutarioriparius

Miscanthus lutarioriparius is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia.

Miscanthus lutarioriparius FAQ

What is the scientific name of Miscanthus lutarioriparius?

Miscanthus lutarioriparius

What are the common names of Miscanthus lutarioriparius?

Lutarioriparius Miscanthus, Lutarioriparius Miscanthus Grass

What type of plant is Miscanthus lutarioriparius?

Miscanthus lutarioriparius is a species of grass in the Poaceae family

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

Stephen Andrew Renvoize (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Renvoize' in the authors string.
Shou Liang Chen (b.1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.L.Chen' in the authors string.
Liang Liu (1933-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Liu' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77073324-1: 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].