Melica chilensis
Also known as: Melica adhaerens Hack. +10 more
- Melica adhaerens Hack.
- Melica adhaerens var. adhaerens
- Melica adhaerens var. tenuis (Papp) Papp
- Melica andina Hauman
- Melica andina var. andina
- Melica andina var. laxissima Papp
- Melica andina var. trinervis Papp
- Melica mandonii Papp
- Melica pilgeriana Papp
- Melica popoviciana Papp
- Melica weberbaueri var. tenuis Papp
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Originating in South America, Melica chilensis is a grass belonging to the Poaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southern South America, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Argentina Northeast, Argentina Northwest, Bolivia
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Spain