Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nerviglumis
ID:
880236

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Franch.) Zizka

Source:
wcs

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Biblioth. Bot. 38(138): 111 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000879571

Common Names

  • Melinis nerviglumis
  • Nerviglumis Melinis Grass
  • Nerviglumis Melinis

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Description

Melinis nerviglumis (also called Nerviglumis Melinis, among many other common names) is a perennial grass species native to Africa. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Melinis nerviglumis 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 nerviglumis is small and yellow in colour. The seed is a small, dark brown grain, and the seedling is a small, slender plant with a single, upright stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Melinis nerviglumis 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 nerviglumis

Melinis nerviglumis is native to Africa and can be found in the countries of Angola, Botswana, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, and Zimbabwe.

Melinis nerviglumis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Melinis nerviglumis?

Melinis nerviglumis

What are the common names of Melinis nerviglumis?

Nerviglumis redtop

What is the natural habitat of Melinis nerviglumis?

It is found in open grassland, woodlands, and disturbed areas

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

Adrien René Franchet (1834-1900): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Franch.' in the authors string.
Georg Zizka (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zizka' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:2945821-1: 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].