Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
macrochaeta
ID:
880212

Status:
valid

Authors:
Stapf & C.E.Hubb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1926

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1926: 443 (1926)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000879547



Common Names

  • Melinis macrochaeta
  • Large-bristled Natal Grass
  • Large-bristled Natal


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Description

Melinis macrochaeta (also called Big-haired melic, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Africa. 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

Melinis macrochaeta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a pleasant scent and can be used to attract pollinators. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Melinis macrochaeta is white and bell-shaped. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Melinis macrochaeta is a perennial grass that is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa and Madagascar. It is an easy to grow plant that does not require much maintenance. It can be propagated by seed or by division. When propagating by seed, it is best to sow the seeds in a warm, sunny location and keep the soil moist. When propagating by division, the plant can be divided in spring or summer. The divisions should be planted in a sunny location with well-drained soil.

Where to Find Melinis macrochaeta

Melinis macrochaeta is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Madagascar, and the Indian Ocean Islands.

Melinis macrochaeta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Melinis macrochaeta?

Melinis macrochaeta

What is the common name of Melinis macrochaeta?

Large-bristled Melinis

What is the natural habitat of Melinis macrochaeta?

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

Otto Stapf (1857-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stapf' in the authors string.
Charles Edward Hubbard (1900-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.E.Hubb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:408228-1: 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].