Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
minuta
ID:
881073

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Rouy

Source:
wcs

Year:
1913

Citation Micro:
Fl. France 14: 102 (1913)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000880408

Common Names

  • Molineriella Minuta
  • Dwarf Flax Lily
  • Small Flax Lily

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Description

Molineriella minuta (also called Dwarf Molinia, among many other common names) is a perennial grass-like plant that is native to Australia. It is found in wet grasslands, marshes, and streambanks. It has narrow, linear leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Molineriella minuta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a low-growing, spreading habit and is often used as a groundcover. It is also used to stabilize soil on slopes and in areas prone to erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Molineriella minuta is a white-pinkish color and has three petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Molineriella minuta is a perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas. It is propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil. The divisions should be planted in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Molineriella minuta

Molineriella minuta is native to Australia and New Zealand.

Molineriella minuta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Molineriella minuta?

Molineriella minuta

What is the common name of Molineriella minuta?

Small mollinia

Where does Molineriella minuta grow?

Molineriella minuta is native to tropical and subtropical parts of the Americas.

Species in the Molineriella 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

Georges Rouy (1851-1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rouy' in the authors string.
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:408804-1: 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].