Melinis subglabra - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Mez
Source:
wcs
Year:
1921
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 57: 197 (1921)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000879598
Common Names
- Melinis subglabra
- Subglabra Melinis
- Subglabra's Melinis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Melinis subglabra (also called Smooth Red Top, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial grass with a clump-forming habit. It has thin, bright green leaves and reddish-purple flower spikes. It is native to tropical Africa and prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade.
Uses & Benefits
Melinis subglabra is used as a forage plant for livestock, as a soil stabilizer, and as a source of fiber for paper and rope production.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Melinis subglabra is white and small, with a yellow center. The seed is small, round, and black. The seedlings are small, with green leaves and a nearly smooth stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Melinis subglabra can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plants should be grown in full sun and watered regularly.
Where to Find Melinis subglabra
Melinis subglabra can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Melinis subglabra FAQ
What is the scientific name of Melinis subglabra?
Melinis subglabra
What are the common names of Melinis subglabra?
Subglabra redtop
What is the natural habitat of Melinis subglabra?
It is found in open grassland, woodlands, and disturbed areas
Species in the Melinis genus
Melinis ambigua, Melinis amethystea, Melinis angolensis, Melinis ascendens, Melinis biaristata, Melinis drakensbergensis, Melinis effusa, Melinis gossweileri, Melinis kallimorpha, Melinis longiseta, Melinis macrochaeta, Melinis minutiflora, Melinis nerviglumis, Melinis repens, Melinis reynaudioides, Melinis rupicola, Melinis scabrida, Melinis subglabra, Melinis tanatricha, Melinis tenuissima, Melinis tomentosa, Melinis welwitschii, Melinis maroccana,
Species in the Poaceae family
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References
Carl Christian Mez (1866-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mez' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:408255-1: 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].