Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
caerulea
ID:
881083

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Moench

Source:
wcs

Year:
1794

Citation Micro:
Methodus : 183 (1794)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000880418

Common Names

  • Blue Moor Grass
  • Blue Molinia
  • Moor Grass

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Description

Molinia caerulea (also called Blue Molinia, among many other common names) is a perennial grass-like plant that is native to Europe. It is found in wet grasslands, marshes, and streambanks. It has narrow, linear leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Molini caerulea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a low-growing, spreading habit and is often used as a groundcover. It is also used to stabilize soil on slopes and in areas prone to erosion.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Molinia caerulea var. obtusa (Peterm.) Asch. & Graebn.
Molinia caerulea var. depauperata (Lindl.) Asch. & Graebn.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Molinia caerulea is a yellow-green 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Molinia caerulea is a perennial grass that grows in moist soils. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Divisions should be taken in spring or autumn and planted in a moist, well-draining soil. Once established, it requires little care and can tolerate drought.

Where to Find Molinia caerulea

Molinia caerulea is native to Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia.

Molinia caerulea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Molinia caerulea?

Molinia caerulea

What is the common name of Molinia caerulea?

Blue mollinia

Where does Molinia caerulea grow?

Molinia caerulea is native to tropical and subtropical parts of the Americas.

Species in the Molinia 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

Conrad Moench (1744-1805): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moench' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:98382-3: 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].