Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
haussknechtii
ID:
1320494

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.Hempel

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Feddes Repert. 122: 183 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001332948



Common Names

  • Melica Haussknechtii
  • Haussknechtii Melica
  • Haussknecht's Melica


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Description

Melica haussknechtii (also called Haussknecht's Melic, among many other common names) is a perennial grass that grows up to 60 cm tall. It has linear leaves, and its flowers are yellow. It is native to western North America, and is found in dry, open areas such as roadsides and disturbed sites.

Uses & Benefits

Melica haussknechtii is used as an ornamental plant and is often used to create hedges and borders. It is also used as a ground cover and in erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Melica haussknechtii has small, purple flowers that are clustered together in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings have oval-shaped cotyledons and long, slender stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Melica haussknechtii is a perennial grass that can be propagated from seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. The soil should be kept moist until the seedlings emerge. Once the seedlings are established, they should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.

Where to Find Melica haussknechtii

Melica haussknechtii is found in the Caucasus region of Russia and Georgia.

Melica haussknechtii FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Melica haussknechtii?

Melica haussknechtii is native to the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Italy, Greece, and Turkey.

What type of soil does Melica haussknechtii prefer?

Melica haussknechtii prefers well-drained, sandy soils with a slightly acidic pH.

How much sunlight does Melica haussknechtii need?

Melica haussknechtii prefers full sun to partial shade.

Species in the Melica genus

Melica aschersonii, Melica thuringiaca, Melica weinii, Melica altissima, Melica altissima, Melica amethystina, Melica animarum, Melica argentata, Melica argyrea, Melica aristata, Melica arzivencoi, Melica bocquetii, Melica bonariensis, Melica brasiliana, Melica brevicoronata, Melica bulbosa, Melica californica, Melica canariensis, Melica capillaris, Melica cepacea, Melica chilensis, Melica ciliata, Melica commersonii, Melica cupanii, Melica decipiens, Melica dendroides, Melica eligulata, Melica eremophila, Melica frutescens, Melica fugax, Melica geyeri, Melica glabrescens, Melica harfordii, Melica hunzikeri, Melica hyalina, Melica imperfecta, Melica kozlovii, Melica lilloi, Melica longiflora, Melica longiligulata, Melica macra, Melica minor, Melica minuta, Melica mollis, Melica montezumae, Melica mutica, Melica nitens, Melica nutans, Melica onoei, Melica pappiana,

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

Werner Hempel (1936-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.Hempel' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77119295-1: 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].