18,587 observationsNot Evaluated
Natal Grass
Melinis repens
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae βΊPhylum: Tracheophyta βΊClass: Liliopsida βΊOrder: Poales βΊFamily: Poaceae βΊGenus: Melinis
About
Melinis repens is a species of grass known by the common names rose Natal grass, or simply Natal grass, and Natal red top. It is native to southern Africa but it is well known on other continents, including North America and Australia, as an introduced species and sometimes a noxious weed. It is an annual or perennial grass which may grow up to a meter tall, its growth rate dependent on temperature. The inflorescence is an...
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Natal Grass is Melinis repens.
- The Natal Grass has a conservation status of Not Evaluated.
- Natal Grass belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- Natal Grass belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- Natal Grass belongs to the class Liliopsida.
- Natal Grass belongs to the order Poales.
- Natal Grass belongs to the family Poaceae.
- Natal Grass belongs to the genus Melinis.