Micraira viscidula - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Lazarides
Source:
wcs
Year:
1985
Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 5: 295 (1984 publ. 1985)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000879860
Common Names
- Micraira viscidula
- Viscidula Micraira
- Viscid Micraira
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Micraira viscidula (also called Chinese Rush, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial grass native to China. It has narrow, linear leaves and small, yellow-green flowers. It is typically found in moist, shady areas and is often used as an ornamental grass.
Uses & Benefits
Micraira viscidula is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive foliage and flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Micraira viscidula has small white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Micraira viscidula is a small, evergreen shrub native to Europe and Asia. It is easy to cultivate and propagate, and can be grown from seed or cuttings. When grown from seed, it should be sown in well-drained soil in a sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and planted in a pot filled with a light, well-draining soil mix. The plant should be kept moist but not wet, and should be fertilized regularly.
Where to Find Micraira viscidula
Micraira viscidula is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in parts of Spain, Italy, and Greece.
Micraira viscidula FAQ
What is the scientific name of Micraira viscidula?
Micraira viscidula
What is the family of Micraira viscidula?
Asteraceae
What is the native range of Micraira viscidula?
South America
Species in the Micraira genus
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
Michael Lazarides (1928-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lazarides' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:906680-1: 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].