Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
subglabra
ID:
880263

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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Description

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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Cultivation 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 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

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].