Melica schafkati - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Bondarenko
Source:
wcs
Year:
1968
Citation Micro:
Opred. Rast. Sred. Azii 1: 200 (1968)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000879420
Common Names
- Melica schafkati
- Schafkat's Melic Grass
- Schafkat's Melic
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Melica schafkati (also called Schafkat's melic grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Europe and Asia, typically found in meadows, open woodlands, and on rocky slopes. It has thin, wiry stems with narrow, flat leaves and small, yellow-green flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Melica schafkati is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a soil stabilizer and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Melica schafkati is a small, greenish-white spikelet, usually with three flowers. The seed is a small, dark brown caryopsis. The seedlings are usually short, with short, erect leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Melica schafkati is a perennial grass native to the Mediterranean region. It is an easy to grow plant and can be propagated from seed or by division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can tolerate some drought but will need regular watering during hot, dry periods. It can be cut back in late summer to encourage new growth.
Where to Find Melica schafkati
Melica schafkati is native to the Mediterranean region, including Italy, Greece, Turkey, and the Middle East.
Melica schafkati FAQ
What is the scientific name of Melica schafkati?
Melica schafkati
What is the growth habit of Melica schafkati?
It is a tufted perennial grass.
What is the flowering period of Melica schafkati?
It flowers from June to August.
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
O.N. Bondarenko (b.1923): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bondarenko' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:408145-1: 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].