Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
borianum
ID:
880608

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sur

Source:
wcs

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 79: 652 (1983)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000879943



Common Names

  • Microstegium borianum
  • Borian microstegium
  • Borian stiltgrass


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Description

Microstegium borianum (also called Borian Microstegium, among many other common names) is an annual grass with long, narrow leaves and small, yellowish-green flowers. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in open woodlands and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Microstegium borianum 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Microstegium borianum 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

Microstegium borianum is a perennial grass that is native to tropical regions. It grows to a height of 1-2 meters and prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location. Division should be done in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Microstegium borianum

Microstegium borianum can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, China, and Japan.

Microstegium borianum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Microstegium borianum?

Microstegium borianum

What is the common name of Microstegium borianum?

Borianum

What is the family of Microstegium borianum?

Poaceae

Species in the Microstegium 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

Prabir Ranjan Sur (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sur' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:902580-1: 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].