Red data species, protected, endemic species, species of medicinal value and biotic and a biotic environment. The integrated taxonomic information system itis provides authoritative taxonomic information on melinis repens, as well as other plants, animals, fungi, and microbes of north america and the world. Previous post melilotus officinalis yellow sweetclover next post menodora scabra rough menodora. Microhabitat preference constrains invasive spread of nonnative natal grass melinis repens. Pdf microhabitat preference constrains invasive spread of non. Creeping molasses grass melinis repens is a mild allergen.
Melinis minutiflora is a matforming plant with creeping stoloniferous stems and semiupright flowering stems. In cos 101 the 93rd esa annual meeting august 3 august 8, 2008, the. Melinis repens rose natal grass, rose natalgrass, natal. Leaves with ligule a ciliate rim with hairs to 2 mm long. Plant and root endophyte assembly history stanford university. The following databases may contain further information on this name. This plant has a plant risk evaluator rating of high potential risk.
Repens is from the latin repe meaning to creep referring to the creeping habit. Y yes, regularly, o occasionally, u uncertain, referred by others but not confirmed. Shallow plough depth hard pan close to the soil surface 3. The atlas of florida plants provides a source of information for the distribution of plants within the state and taxonomic information. Plants in this group have one embryonic leave single cotyledon. Melinis repens ufifas center for aquatic and invasive plants. It is used as a diabetes cure in folk medicine and actively studied for its hypoglycemic properties. Being a short writeupproject of some problematic weeds and insects in zimbabwean agriculture, as a partial fulfillment requirement for a general diploma in agriculture from blackfordby college.
Jim taylor for the help and use of computer and printing facilities. A floristic assessment of the turfloop nature reserve was undertaken, with specific reference to the vegetation structure, species of conservation importance i. Blackfordby college of agriculture weeds and insects project. Molasses grass melinis minutiflora is similar to red natal grass melinis repens. These two species can be distinguished by the following differences. Additional photos of natal grass melinis repens leaves at kahoolawe, hawaii. View photographs and a description of the plant melinis repens, commonly known as rose natal grass, rose natalgrass, or natal redtop. Natalgrass melinis repens, formerly rhynchelytrum repens and, even earlier, tricholaena repens nees, is a grass native to southern africa that is becoming. Red natal grass melinis repens is similar to molasses grass melinis minutiflora. Media in category melinis repens the following 120 files are in this category, out of 120 total. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. Soils give melinis repens is a species of grass known by the common names rose natal grass, natal red top, or simply natal grass. The agroforestry model will also generate useful products, such as agave leaves, which are used in the region for several purposes including to make pulque an.
The african grass melinis minutiflora molasses grass was probably. Final weeds and insects write up for tatenda kangwende by. This is the grass you see along the roads shining in the sun. Development of seinet, symbiota, and several of the specimen databases have been supported by national science foundation grants dbi 99832, brc 0237418, dbi 0743827, dbi 0847966 symbiota, and several of the specimen databases have been supported by national science foundation grants dbi. Named from the greek meline name for grain millet melinis is greek for quinceyellow. In almost all parts of the south coast region of california it is a perennial. Please click on any button to follow a link to that database. The website also provides access to a database and images of herbarium specimens found at the university of south florida and other herbaria. Melinis repens ufifas center for aquatic and invasive. The vegetation and floristics of the letaba exclosures, kruger national park, south africa. Development of seinet, symbiota, and several of the specimen databases have been supported by national science foundation grants dbi 99832, brc 0237418, dbi 0743827, dbi 0847966. Free pdf printer create pdf documents from windows applications. It grows in sunny, dry places, in all type of soil but prefers a welldrained soil. It is already widely distributed in tropical and subtropical regions due to its long use as a pasture grass and ornamental plant.
Melinis repens is a hardy, perennial grass with beautiful plumes of pink and white fluffy seeds. The word repens means creeping which refers to its growth habit. Supports citrix, terminal server, windows server 2019 2016 2012 2008 2008r2 2003. Longterm vegetation changes in the pietersburg plateau. Biology, ecology and management of natalgrass melinis repens. Sometimes adobe pdf printer doesnt get installed with acrobat standard dc installation. Other common names natal grass ruby grass family poaceae. Melinis repens, commonly known as natal grass, is a shortlived perennial grass native to south africa, the arabian peninsula, india, the seychelles island and canary islands. Seed biology and ecology of natalgrass melinis repens. Natal red top is a wellknown pioneer grass and plays an important role in stabilising disturbed soil and as palatable fodder.
From crop to weed natalgrass in florida southeast exotic pest. The area of the plots where the two strategies will be implemented will be prepared by removing an invasive species of grass melinis repens willd. Provided by smithsonian institution, department of botany. The results can also be downloaded as a csv file unicode utf8 encoding see status, confidence level, source for definitions. Final weeds and insects write up for tatenda kangwende by i. Occurs in following seasons depending on latitude and elevation. Rhynchelytrum repens is an annual grass native to south africa and is found throughout many counties in florida. Melinis repens is a tufted plant with upright erect or semiupright ascending flowering stems. Melinis repens wildflower indigenous plant database. The plant is widely recognised as it is one of the most widespread and common grasses. Provides authoritative information on the flora of western australia. Creeping molasses grass melinis repens species details and. Title page abstract introduction conclusions references. Your use of this pdf, the bioone web site, and all posted and associated content indicates your.
Media in category melinis repensthe following 120 files are in this category, out of 120 total. Melinis repens natal grass join the rhs today and get 12 months for the price of 9. One potential driver of interactive priority effects in terrestrial. Natal grass, also called ruby grass, is an annual to perennial plant native to africa. General diploma in agriculture partial fulfilment requirement. Top soil becomes loose when dry can be easily eroded by wind and water 2. This page was last edited on 19 august 2016, at 18. The poaceae are one of the largest families of flowering plants with about 500 genera and 8,000 species.
Melinis repens is a species of grass known by the common names rose natal grass, natal red top, or simply natal grass. Melinis repens natural history of ecological restoration. Melinis, the genus name, is either derived from the greek melas, meaning black, as the seeds of the grass are black, or from the latin mel or honey, as some members of the genus give off a strong molasses smell. Formerly known as rhynchelytrum repens, a member of the perennial grass family native to south africa, widely distributed and known by different common names. Melinis repens, commonly known as natal grass, is a shortlived perennial grass. The genus name melinis is either derived from the greek melas, meaning black, referring to the black seeds, or from the latin mel, meaning honey, as some species smell like molasses. Free pdf printer and other freeware create pdf documents from windows applications convert microsoft access databases to mysql. Melinis repens page 648 ufifas center for aquatic and. Pdf invasive melinis minutiflora outperforms native species, but. Practical assessment of soil degradation on smallholder.
Creeping molasses grass melinis repens species details. Red natal grass is a tufted perennial grass to 1 m high with narrow leaf blades 50300 mm long and 36 mm wide. It may be an annual, sometimes a shortlived perennial. Near owl canyon on the west bajada of the peloncillo mountains. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. It was introduced as a forage species, but lacks the nutritional qualities of other species. Pdf impacts of invasive species are contextdependent owing to. It is native to southern africa, but it is well known on other continents such as north america and australia. Zizka family poaceae lectotype of rhynchelythrum grandiflorum hochst. Aerosol particles and gases in savannah environment. This group include the grasses, lilies, orchids and palms. Prune back to about 5cm above ground level each winter. Ipni nomenclature info for melinis repens nomenclatural information about melinis repens is provided by the international plant names index ipni. However, in the latter continents, it is known as an introduced species and sometimes as a noxious weed.
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