Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
spectabile
ID:
880670

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Trin.) A.Camus

Source:
wcs

Year:
1921

Citation Micro:
Ann. Soc. Linn. Lyon , n.s., 68: 200 (1921)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000880005



Common Names

  • Microstegium spectabile
  • Showy Microstegium
  • Showy Eulalia


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Description

Microstegium spectabile (also called Showy Stiltgrass, among many other common names) is a grass native to eastern Asia. It has light green, lanceolate leaves and produces small, white flowers in the summer. It is found in moist, shady areas, such as along river banks and in woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Microstegium spectabile is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover in shady areas. It is known for its ability to tolerate drought and poor soils.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Microstegium spectabile are small, white and star-shaped. The seeds are tiny and black. The seedlings are dark green and have a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Microstegium spectabile is a small, perennial grass native to East Asia. It is an aggressive invader of disturbed areas, and can form dense monocultures that outcompete native vegetation. It can be propagated by seed, and can also spread vegetatively from rhizomes. It prefers moist, shady areas, and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.

Where to Find Microstegium spectabile

Microstegium spectabile is native to India, Nepal, and China.

Microstegium spectabile FAQ

What is the scientific name of Microstegium spectabile?

Microstegium spectabile

What is the common name of Microstegium spectabile?

Spectabile stiltgrass

Where is Microstegium spectabile native to?

China

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

Aimée Antoinette Camus (1879-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Camus' in the authors string.
Carl Bernhard von Trinius (1778-1844): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Trin.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:408539-1: 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].