Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
poimorpha
ID:
880529

Status:
valid

Authors:
(J.Presl) Parodi ex Nicora & Rúgolo

Source:
wcs

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Darwiniana 23: 295 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000879864



Common Names

  • Poimorph Microbriza
  • Poimorph Microbrize
  • Poimorph Bristlegrass


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Description

Microbriza poimorpha (also called Sheep's Fescue, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. It has narrow, linear leaves and small, yellow-green flowers. It is typically found in dry, sunny areas and is often used as a forage grass.

Uses & Benefits

Microbriza poimorpha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Microbriza poimorpha 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Microbriza poimorpha 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 Microbriza poimorpha

Microbriza poimorpha is native to Europe.

Microbriza poimorpha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Microbriza poimorpha?

Microbriza poimorpha

What is the family of Microbriza poimorpha?

Fabaceae

What is the native range of Microbriza poimorpha?

Asia

Species in the Microbriza 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

Jan Svatopluk Presl (1791-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Presl' in the authors string.
Lorenzo Raimundo Parodi (1895-1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Parodi' in the authors string.
Elisa G. Nicora (1912-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nicora' in the authors string.
Zulma E. Rúgolo (b.1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rúgolo' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:160102-2: 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].