Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
tasmanica
ID:
880585

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook.f.) Hook.f. ex Benth.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1878

Citation Micro:
Fl. Austral. 7: 552 (1878)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000879920



Common Names

  • Microlaena Tasmanica
  • Tasmanica Grass
  • Tasmanica


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Description

Microlaena tasmanica (also called Tasmanian microlaena, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Australia. It grows in open grasslands, roadsides, and disturbed areas. It has a tufted habit and is characterized by its long, narrow leaves and its small, spike-like inflorescences.

Uses & Benefits

Microlaena tasmanica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as it has attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in erosion control and as a ground cover.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Microlaena tasmanica var. subalpina F.Muell. ex Benth.
Microlaena tasmanica var. tasmanica

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Microlaena tasmanica has small, white, star-shaped flowers, which are followed by small, round, black seeds. The seedlings are slender and have a single, upright stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Microlaena tasmanica can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils, including clay, and is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Microlaena tasmanica

Microlaena tasmanica is native to India and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Microlaena tasmanica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Microlaena tasmanica?

Microlaena tasmanica

What are the common names of Microlaena tasmanica?

No common names are known for Microlaena tasmanica

Where is Microlaena tasmanica found?

Microlaena tasmanica is found in Australia

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

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:408486-1: 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].