Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
junceum
ID:
880889

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Stapf) Stapf

Source:
wcs

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 31: t. 3084 (1922)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000880224

Common Names

  • Miscanthidium junceum
  • Junceum Miscanthidium
  • Junceum

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Description

Miscanthidium junceum (also called Rush-like Miscanthidium, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Africa. It grows in moist meadows, grasslands, and along roadsides. It has slender, erect stems and narrow, linear leaves. The leaves are usually 2-4 cm long and 1-2 mm wide.

Uses & Benefits

Miscanthidium junceum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It has a high nutritional value and is a good source of fiber, protein, and minerals. It can also be used as a soil conditioner and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Miscanthidium junceum 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

Miscanthidium junceum is a species of shrub native to tropical and subtropical regions. It is an evergreen shrub that can reach heights of up to 4 meters. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in the spring or early summer and lightly covered with soil. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Miscanthidium junceum

Miscanthidium junceum is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Miscanthidium junceum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Miscanthidium junceum?

Miscanthidium junceum

What type of plant is Miscanthidium junceum?

Grass

Where is Miscanthidium junceum native to?

Africa

Species in the Miscanthidium 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

Otto Stapf (1857-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stapf' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:408718-1: 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].