Crepinella ulocephala - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ulocephala
ID:
1551758
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Frodin) G.M.Plunkett, Lowry & D.A.Neill
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2019
Citation Micro:
Novon 27(4): 259. 2019
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000031774
Common Names
- Crepinella ulocephala
- Ulocephala Crepinella
- Ulocephala's Crepinella
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Crepinella ulocephala (also called Ulocephala Crepinella, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to South America. It is a tufted plant with flat, linear leaves, and its inflorescence is a panicle with two to four racemes. It grows in meadows, pastures, and roadsides, and is found in most of the United States.
Uses & Benefits
Crepinella ulocephala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Crepinella ulocephala has small, white flowers with five petals and a single pistil. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with thin, light green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Crepinella ulocephala is a grass that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It is best propagated from seed, but can also be propagated by division. Division is a quicker method, but seed propagation is more reliable.
Where to Find Crepinella ulocephala
Crepinella ulocephala can be found in Central and South America, including Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia.
Crepinella ulocephala FAQ
What is the scientific name of Crepinella ulocephala?
Crepinella ulocephala
What is the common name of Crepinella ulocephala?
Ulocephala tussock grass
What is the natural habitat of Crepinella ulocephala?
Grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands
Species in the Crepinella genus
Crepinella auyantepuiensis, Crepinella chimantensis, Crepinella clavigera, Crepinella clusietorum, Crepinella dissidens, Crepinella eximia, Crepinella gracillima, Crepinella hitchcockii, Crepinella pauciradiata, Crepinella umbellata, Crepinella umbraculifera, Crepinella coriacea, Crepinella huachamacarii, Crepinella longistyla, Crepinella nigrescens, Crepinella simplex, Crepinella suaveolens, Crepinella varisiana, Crepinella acaropunctata, Crepinella baculosa, Crepinella montana, Crepinella myrioneura, Crepinella neblinae, Crepinella psilophylla, Crepinella weberbaueri, Crepinella brachypoda, Crepinella disparifolia, Crepinella huberi, Crepinella japurensis, Crepinella pallens, Crepinella spruceana, Crepinella ulocephala, Crepinella gracilis,
Species in the Araliaceae family
Anakasia simplicifolia, Aralia apioides, Aralia armata, Aralia atropurpurea, Aralia bicrenata, Aralia bipinnata, Aralia cachemirica, Aralia caesia, Aralia californica, Aralia castanopsisicola, Aralia chinensis, Aralia continentalis, Aralia cordata, Aralia dasyphylla, Aralia dasyphylloides, Aralia debilis, Aralia decaisneana, Aralia delavayi, Aralia echinocaulis, Aralia elata, Aralia excelsa, Aralia fargesii, Aralia ferox, Aralia finlaysoniana, Aralia foliolosa, Aralia frodiniana, Aralia gigantea, Aralia gintungensis, Aralia glabra, Aralia glabrifoliolata, Aralia henryi, Aralia hispida, Aralia humilis, Aralia kansuensis, Aralia kingdon-wardii, Aralia leschenaultii, Aralia malabarica, Aralia melanocarpa, Aralia merrillii, Aralia mexicana, Aralia montana, Aralia nudicaulis, Aralia parasitica, Aralia plumosa, Aralia racemosa, Aralia regeliana, Aralia rex, Aralia scaberula, Aralia scopulorum, Aralia searelliana,