Scientific Name: Melinis minutiflora

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  • Pronunciation:
    mel-EEN-us my-nute-ee-FLOOR-ee-ah
  • Common Name:
    Molasses Grass
  • Derivation:
    Greek: meline(millet); Latin: minutis (very small)
  • Type:
    Herb grass , perennial.
  • Family:
    POACEAE
  • Status:
    WEED This introduced plant has escaped into local bushland. Without natural predators to keep it in check, it is out-competing native species.
  • Flowers:
    Compound open panicle. 6-30 cm long. Mauve.
  • Species List:
    Peregian Boardwalk, Upper Mt. Tinbeerwah, Tewantin Forest Gyndier, Grass book, Botany 07, Batianoff, Cranks Creek, weeds, Leslie Drive Roundabout, Heritage Park
Cultural Notes

Native to Africa - widely introduced in tropics for pasture improvement.

Identification Notes

Mid-culm nodes pubescent or bearded. Stolons present. Culms ascending. Strongly aromatic.

Landscaping Notes

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