Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
drakensbergensis
ID:
880191

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.E.Hubb. & Schweick.) Clayton

Source:
wcs

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 33: 22 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000879526

Common Names

  • Melinis drakensbergensis
  • Drakensberg Natal Grass
  • Drakensberg Natal

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Description

Melinis drakensbergensis (also called Drakensberg Redtop, among many other common names) is a perennial grass, growing up to 1 m tall. It is native to Africa and is found in grasslands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Melinis drakensbergensis is an ornamental grass that is used in landscaping. It is drought tolerant and can survive in poor soils. It is also used as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: The flowers of Melinis drakensbergensis are white or pinkish and have five petals. Seed: The seeds of Melinis drakensbergensis are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. Seedlings: The seedlings of Melinis drakensbergensis have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Melinis drakensbergensis is a perennial grass native to South Africa. It can be propagated by seed or division. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. Water the soil regularly to keep it moist but not soggy. The seeds should germinate within a few weeks. To propagate by division, dig up the clumps of grass and divide them into smaller sections. Replant the sections in a sunny location with well-drained soil. Water regularly to keep the soil moist.

Where to Find Melinis drakensbergensis

Melinis drakensbergensis is native to South Africa.

Melinis drakensbergensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Melinis drakensbergensis?

Melinis drakensbergensis

What is the common name of Melinis drakensbergensis?

Drakensberg Melinis

What is the natural habitat of Melinis drakensbergensis?

Grassland and open woodlands

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

Herold Georg Wilhelm Johannes Schweickerdt (1903-1977): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schweick.' in the authors string.
Charles Edward Hubbard (1900-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.E.Hubb.' in the authors string.
William Derek Clayton (b.1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Clayton' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:408212-1: 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].