Status:
valid
Authors:
Launert
Source:
wcs
Year:
1973
Citation Micro:
Garcia de Orta, Sér. Bot. 1: 91 (1973)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000845350
Common Names
- Alloeochaete oreogena
- Mountain Alloeochaete
- Oreogena Alloeochaete
Description
Alloeochaete oreogena (also called Oreogen Alloeochaete, among many other common names) is a small, perennial shrub native to South America. It has small, oval leaves and grows in dry, sandy soils. It is commonly found in grasslands, scrublands, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Alloeochaete oreogena is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Alloeochaete oreogena is small, white, and bell-shaped. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped nutlet. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Alloeochaete oreogena is a perennial herb that is native to China. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil. Division should be done in early spring or late autumn. The plant prefers full sun and well-drained soil.
Where to Find Alloeochaete oreogena
Alloeochaete oreogena can be found in dry, open areas in the Mediterranean region, including parts of Spain, Portugal, Italy, and North Africa.
Alloeochaete oreogena FAQ
What is the scientific name of Alloeochaete oreogena?
Alloeochaete oreogena
What is the natural habitat of Alloeochaete oreogena?
Dry grasslands and open woodlands
What are the common uses of Alloeochaete oreogena?
Medicinal, ornamental, and forage
Species in the Alloeochaete genus
Species in the Poaceae family
Achnatherum pekinense,
Achnatherum pubicalyx,
Achnatherum sibiricum,
Achnatherum turcomanicum,
Achnatherum brandisii,
Achnatherum bromoides,
Achnatherum calamagrostis,
Achnatherum confusum,
Achnatherum inebrians,
Achnatherum jacquemontii,
Achnatherum virescens,
Achnatherum paradoxum,
Achnatherum nakaii,
Achnatherum pelliotii,
Achnatherum haussknechtii,
Achnatherum mandavillei,
Achnatherum pilosum,
Achnatherum parviflorum,
Achnatherum staintonii,
Aciachne acicularis,
Aciachne flagellifera,
Aciachne pulvinata,
Acidosasa breviclavata,
Acidosasa brilletii,
Acidosasa chinensis,
Acidosasa edulis,
Acidosasa glauca,
Acidosasa guangxiensis,
Acidosasa lingchuanensis,
Acidosasa nanunica,
Acidosasa notata,
Acidosasa purpurea,
Acidosasa venusta,
Acidosasa carinata,
Acostia gracilis,
Acrachne henrardiana,
Acrachne perrieri,
Acrachne racemosa,
Acritochaete volkensii,
Acroceras amplectens,
Acroceras attenuatum,
Acroceras boivinii,
Acroceras bosseri,
Acroceras calcicola,
Acroceras chaseae,
Acroceras diffusum,
Acroceras elegans,
Acroceras excavatum,
Acroceras fluminense,
Acroceras gabunense,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:386984-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].