Guaduella milbreadii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Pilg.
Source:
tro
Year:
1914
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 51(3–4): 422 1914
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001098619
Common Names
- Guaduella milbreadii
- Milbread's Guaduella
- Milbread's Guaduella
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Guaduella milbreadii (also called Milbread's Guaduella, among many other common names) is a perennial grass species native to Europe. It has narrow, linear leaves with a bright green color and grows in clumps up to 1 m tall. It is found in dry and moist meadows, steppes, and mountain slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Guaduella milbreadii is a species of grass that is used as a forage crop for livestock. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Guaduella milbreadii are small and yellowish-green in color. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Guaduella milbreadii is a perennial grass that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It can be propagated by seed or division in the spring or fall. Division should be done in the spring when the plant is actively growing.
Where to Find Guaduella milbreadii
Guaduella milbreadii can be found in parts of Africa, India, and Southeast Asia.
Species in the Guaduella genus
Species in the Poaceae family
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References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-25551771: Based on the initial data import
Robert Knud Friedrich Pilger (1876-1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pilg.' in the authors string.