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
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.
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 Colpodium 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: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].