Details of Genus: Melinis
ID: 2520
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# spp.: N/A (from genus_families table) | 0 (from names table)
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Family: Poaceae
Family ja: イネ
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Description en: Genus of about 15 species of clump-forming, annual or perennial grasses from savannah grasslands of tropical Africa and S.E. Asia. They have flat, linear to thread-like leaves, and produce compact or open panicles of spikelets from summer to autumn. M. repens, the only species in general cultivation, is grown for its brightly coloured flower-heads, which may be cut for fresh flowers. Grow at the front of a border; in frost-prone areas, treat as an annual, or lift and keep frost-free in winter.
Hardiness en: Half hardy to frost tender; M. repens may tolerate short periods below 0°C (32°F).
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Propagation en: Sow seed at 13-18°C (55-64°F) in late winter, harden off, and plant out after all danger of frost has passed. Divide in spring.
Pests en: Trouble free.
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Update information: Created: 2010-06-04 18:58; Updated: 2020-07-05 11:41
Family:
| System | Accepted? | Botanical name | Japanese name | Infra-familial classification | # species | |
| APG4 | Poaceae | イネ科 | Show | |||
| PB2 | Poaceae | イネ科 | Show | |||
| PB3 | Poaceae | イネ科 | Show |