Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

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Details of genus: Melica L. [814]

genus_ja:

genus_en: Melick

# spp.:

pub_year:

accepted: Accepted

Family: Poaceae

family_ja: イネ

Infra familial classification:

distribution_en:

description_en: Genus of about 75 species of deciduous, rhizomatous, clump-forming, perennial grasses occurring in grasslands of most temperate regions, except Australia. In summer, panicles of laterally compressed spikelets are borne on erect stems among clumps of linear, flat or inrolled, arching leaves. Grow in a mixed or herbaceous border or in a woodland garden.

hardiness_en: Fully hardy.

cultivation_en:

propagation_en: Sow seed in situ in spring or as soon as ripe. Divide as growth starts in early or mid-spring.

pests_en: Trouble free.

description_ja:

comment: Temperate

comment_ja:

type_species:

Phylogenetic definition:

Update Information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2020-07-05 11:41

family:

SystemAccepted?Scientific nameJapanese nameInfra-familial classification# species
APG4 Poaceae イネ科 Show
PB2 Poaceae イネ科 Show
PB3 Poaceae イネ科 Show

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