Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
malyschevii
ID:
878934

Status:
valid

Authors:
O.D.Nikif.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Bot. Zhurn. (Moscow & Leningrad) 72: 391 (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000878269

Common Names

  • Limnas malyschevii
  • Malyschevii Limnas
  • Malyschevii Orchid

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Description

Limnas malyschevii (also called Malyschev's Limnas, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Asia. It grows up to 0.5 m tall with leaves up to 5 cm long and 0.5 cm wide. It prefers moist soils and is found in grasslands, meadows, and wetlands.

Uses & Benefits

Limnas malyschevii is used as an ornamental grass and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Limnas malyschevii is a small, yellow-green spikelet, with awns that are curved and twisted. The seed is a small, dark brown caryopsis. The seedlings are small, with narrow leaves and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Limnas malyschevii is a perennial herb native to Russia. It is tolerant of drought and can tolerate some salt spray. It is propagated by seed, division, or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

Where to Find Limnas malyschevii

Limnas malyschevii can be found in the grasslands of Central Asia.

Limnas malyschevii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Limnas malyschevii?

Limnas malyschevii

What is the common name of Limnas malyschevii?

Malyschev's limnas

What is the family of Limnas malyschevii?

Asteraceae

Species in the Limnas 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

O.D. Nikiforova (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.D.Nikif.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:931695-1: 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].