Status:
valid
Authors:
(Brot.) Rouy
Source:
wcs
Year:
1913
Citation Micro:
Fl. France 14: 103 (1913)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000880407
Common Names
- Molineriella Laevis
- Smooth Flax Lily
- Smooth-Leaved Flax Lily
Description
Molineriella laevis (also called Smooth Molinia, among many other common names) is a perennial grass-like plant that is native to Australia. It is found in wet grasslands, marshes, and streambanks. It has narrow, linear leaves and white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Molineriella laevis 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 Molineriella laevis is a white-pinkish color and has three petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Molineriella laevis is a perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas. It is propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil. The divisions should be planted in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil.
Where to Find Molineriella laevis
Molineriella laevis is native to Australia and New Zealand.
Molineriella laevis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Molineriella laevis?
Molineriella laevis
What is the common name of Molineriella laevis?
Smooth mollinia
Where does Molineriella laevis grow?
Molineriella laevis is native to tropical and subtropical parts of the Americas.
Species in the Molineriella 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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:408803-1: 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].