Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Species:
graminea
ID:
785912

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.f.) Ker Gawl.

Source:
iplants

Year:
1803

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. 17: t. 615 (1803)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000785245



Common Names

  • Graminea Melasphaerula
  • Gramineum Melasphaerula
  • Gramineas Melasphaerula


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Description

Melasphaerula graminea (also called 'Grass Melasphaerula', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Commelinaceae family. It is native to South Africa. It typically grows in grasslands and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Melasphaerula graminea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as treating skin conditions and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Moraea reflexa has yellow flowers with yellow stamens, small brown seeds and small seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Melasphaerula graminea is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months. Pruning is recommended to maintain its shape.

Where to Find Melasphaerula graminea

Melasphaerula graminea is found in the Western Cape Province of South Africa.

Melasphaerula graminea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Melasphaerula graminea?

Melasphaerula graminea

What is the family of Melasphaerula graminea?

Iridaceae

What is the common name of Melasphaerula graminea?

Grass-like Melasphaerula

Species in the Melasphaerula genus

Species in the Iridaceae family

Alophia drummondii, Alophia intermedia, Alophia medusa, Alophia silvestris, Alophia veracruzana, Aristea abyssinica, Aristea africana, Aristea alata, Aristea anceps, Aristea angolensis, Aristea angustifolia, Aristea bakeri, Aristea bequaertii, Aristea biflora, Aristea cantharophila, Aristea capitata, Aristea cladocarpa, Aristea compressa, Aristea cuspidata, Aristea dichotoma, Aristea djalonis, Aristea ecklonii, Aristea fimbriata, Aristea flexicaulis, Aristea galpinii, Aristea glauca, Aristea goetzei, Aristea grandis, Aristea humbertii, Aristea inaequalis, Aristea juncifolia, Aristea kitchingii, Aristea latifolia, Aristea lugens, Aristea madagascariensis, Aristea montana, Aristea monticola, Aristea nyikensis, Aristea oligocephala, Aristea palustris, Aristea parviflora, Aristea pauciflora, Aristea platycaulis, Aristea polycephala, Aristea pusilla, Aristea racemosa, Aristea ranomafana, Aristea recisa, Aristea rigidifolia, Aristea rupicola,

References

Carl Linnaeus the Younger (1741-1783): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.f.' in the authors string.
John Bellenden Ker Gawler (1764-1842): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ker Gawl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:439962-1: Based on the initial data import