Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
micrococcus
ID:
897492

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mez

Source:
wcs

Year:
1918

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 15: 122 (1918)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000896827

Common Names

  • Micrococcus Sacciolepis
  • Micrococcum Sacciolepis
  • Micrococca Sacciolepis

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Description

Sacciolepis micrococcus (also called Micrococcus Cudweed, among many other common names) is an annual or perennial grass-like plant native to the tropical regions of Africa, Asia and Australia. It is found in wetland habitats, such as marshes, swamps and lake margins.

Uses & Benefits

Sacciolepis micrococcus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover in dry areas. It has a high tolerance for drought and can be used to make baskets and other craft items.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: small, yellowish-green, and inconspicuous. Seed: small, dark brown, and oblong. Seedlings: small, dark green, and oval-shaped.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sacciolepis micrococcus is a perennial grass that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be mowed or left to grow naturally. It is a low maintenance grass that is easy to grow.

Where to Find Sacciolepis micrococcus

Sacciolepis micrococcus is native to tropical Africa, Madagascar, and the Mascarene Islands. It can be found in wetland habitats such as marshes, swamps, and wet meadows.

Sacciolepis micrococcus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sacciolepis micrococcus?

Sacciolepis micrococcus

What is the common name of Sacciolepis micrococcus?

Micrococcus saciolepis

What is the family of Sacciolepis micrococcus?

Poaceae

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

Carl Christian Mez (1866-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mez' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:420099-1: 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].