Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
orissae
ID:
865315

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bor

Source:
wcs

Year:
1952

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 7: 579 (1952)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000864650

Common Names

  • Orissa Finger Grass
  • Orissa Narrow-Leaved Finger Grass
  • Orissa Slender Finger Grass

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Description

Dimeria orissae (also called Orissa Dimeria, among many other common names) is a perennial grass species native to India. It has a tufted growth habit and grows up to 1.2 m tall. It is found in dry grasslands and open forests.

Uses & Benefits

Dimeria orissae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, cough, and colds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dimeria orissae is a small, white, spike-like inflorescence with a single spikelet. The seed is a small, dark brown, ovoid grain. The seedlings are slender, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dimeria orissae is a warm-season grass that is grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 5 to 10. It is propagated by seed, and is best planted in the spring or early summer. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils, and can tolerate some drought. It is a low-maintenance grass, and can be mowed to a height of 2 to 4 inches.

Where to Find Dimeria orissae

Dimeria orissae is native to India and can be found in the Eastern Ghats of India.

Dimeria orissae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dimeria orissae?

Dimeria orissae

What is the common name of Dimeria orissae?

No common name

Where does Dimeria orissae grow?

India

Species in the Dimeria genus

Dimeria acinaciformis, Dimeria agasthyamalayana, Dimeria aristata, Dimeria avenacea, Dimeria balakrishnaniana, Dimeria ballardii, Dimeria bialata, Dimeria blatteri, Dimeria borii, Dimeria chelariensis, Dimeria chloridiformis, Dimeria connivens, Dimeria copeana, Dimeria copei, Dimeria deccanensis, Dimeria eradii, Dimeria falcata, Dimeria fischeri, Dimeria gracilis, Dimeria guangxiensis, Dimeria hohenackeri, Dimeria idukkiensis, Dimeria jainii, Dimeria josephii, Dimeria kalavoorensis, Dimeria kanjirapallilana, Dimeria keenanii, Dimeria keralae, Dimeria kollimalayana, Dimeria kurzii, Dimeria lawsonii, Dimeria lehmannii, Dimeria madagascariensis, Dimeria mahendragiriensis, Dimeria manongarivensis, Dimeria mooneyi, Dimeria namboodiriana, Dimeria neglecta, Dimeria orissae, Dimeria ornithopoda, Dimeria paniculata, Dimeria perrieri, Dimeria pubescens, Dimeria raizadae, Dimeria sivarajanii, Dimeria solitaria, Dimeria sreenarayanae, Dimeria stapfiana, Dimeria thwaitesii, Dimeria woodrowii,

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

Norman Loftus Bor (1893-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bor' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:399310-1: 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].