Melica violacea
Also known as: Melica alata Nees ex Steud. +6 more
- Melica alata Nees ex Steud.
- Melica alata var. filiculmis (É.Desv.) Papp
- Melica alata var. mollis Papp
- Melica filiculmis É.Desv.
- Melica laxiflora var. typica Papp
- Melica valdiviana Phil.
- Melica violacea f. mollis (Papp) W.Hempel
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Indigenous to South America, Melica violacea is a grass belonging to the Poaceae family. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southern South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Chile Central, Chile South