Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
oreades
ID:
861187

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Peter) E.B.Alexeev

Source:
wcs

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Novosti Sist. Vyssh. Rast. 17: 8 (1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000860522

Common Names

  • Colpodium oreades
  • Oreades Colpodium
  • Oreades Moss

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Description

Colpodium oreades (also called 'Mountain Colpodium', among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial plant with small, linear leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Colpodium oreades is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its leaves and flowers are used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments. The plant is also known to have anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Colpodium oreades has small, yellow flowers and its seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. Its seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Colpodium oreades is a perennial grass that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is a low-growing grass that forms a dense mat of foliage. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or fall. The clumps should be divided into smaller sections and replanted in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Colpodium oreades

Colpodium oreades can be found in the mountains of the Mediterranean region.

Colpodium oreades FAQ

What is the scientific name of Colpodium oreades?

Colpodium oreades

What is the common name of Colpodium oreades?

Colpodium oreades

Where is Colpodium oreades found?

Colpodium oreades is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world

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

Albert Peter (1853-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Peter' in the authors string.
Evgueni Alexeiev (1946-1987): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.B.Alexeev' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:396601-1: 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].