Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
serrana
ID:
880092

Status:
valid

Authors:
Muj.-Sall. & M.Marchi

Source:
wcs

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Novon 15: 339 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000879427



Common Names

  • Melica Serrana
  • Serran Melic Grass
  • Serran Melic


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Description

Melica serrana (also called Serran melic, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Europe, North Africa and the Middle East. It grows in tufts and has a clumping habit. Its leaves are flat and have a rough texture. It grows in moist grasslands, woodlands and along the edges of streams.

Uses & Benefits

Melica serrana 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 serrana 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Melica serrana is a perennial grass that is native to Europe and western Asia. It grows in moist meadows, grasslands, and other areas with high humidity and plenty of sun. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be sown in early spring. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Once established, the plants will require regular watering and fertilizing. If desired, the plants can be divided in the spring or fall.

Where to Find Melica serrana

Melica serrana is native to the Mediterranean region, including Italy, Greece, Turkey, and the Middle East.

Melica serrana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Melica serrana?

Melica serrana

What is the growth habit of Melica serrana?

It is a tufted perennial grass.

What is the flowering period of Melica serrana?

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

Marene M. Marchi: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Marchi' in the authors string.
J. Mujica-Sallés: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Muj.-Sall.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60439370-2: 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].