Melica cupani
Also known as: Melica cupani f. hirtella W.Hempel +8 more
- Melica cupani f. hirtella W.Hempel
- Melica cupani f. humilis (Boiss.) W.Hempel
- Melica cupani f. malacitana (Lojac.) W.Hempel
- Melica cupani subsp. humilis (Boiss.) W.Hempel
- Melica cupani var. humilis W.Hempel
- Melica cupani var. malacitana Lojac.
- Melica cupani var. pubescens W.Hempel
- Melica humilis Boiss.
- Melica persica subsp. cupani (Guss.) P.H.Davis
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Naturally occurring in Africa and Europe, Melica cupani is a grass belonging to the Poaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Northern Africa, Southeastern Europe, Southwestern Europe
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Algeria, Italy, Morocco, Sicilia, Spain, Tunisia
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)
Greece