Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
floridulus
ID:
880910

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Labill.) Warb. ex K.Schum. & Lauterb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
Fl. Schutzgeb. Südsee : 166 (1900)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000880245



Common Names

  • Miscanthus floridulus
  • Floridulus Miscanthus
  • Floridulus


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Description

Miscanthus floridulus (also called Florid Miscanthus, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to East Asia. It grows up to 3m tall and has narrow, linear leaves. It is found in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Miscanthus floridulus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It is a good source of fiber, protein, and minerals, and can be used as a soil conditioner and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Miscanthus floridulus has small, white flowers that are arranged in a spike-like inflorescence. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and have two opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Miscanthus floridulus is a clump-forming perennial grass that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It should be fertilized in spring and summer and can be cut back in late winter. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA zones 5-9.

Where to Find Miscanthus floridulus

Miscanthus floridulus can be found in China, Japan, and Korea.

Miscanthus floridulus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Miscanthus floridulus?

Miscanthus floridulus

What is the common name of Miscanthus floridulus?

Florid Silvergrass

Where is Miscanthus floridulus native to?

China

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

Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.
Carl Adolf Georg Lauterbach (1864-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lauterb.' in the authors string.
Otto Warburg (1859-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Warb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:408736-1: 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].