Status:
valid
Authors:
Stapf
Source:
wcs
Year:
1920
Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 9: 740 (1920)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000867210
Common Names
- Olivacea Wildrye
- Olivacea Rye Grass
- Olivacea Wheatgrass
Description
Entolasia olivacea (also called Olive Entolasia, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Europe, Asia, and North America. It grows in meadows, pastures, and along roadsides, and is typically found in moist, sunny areas.
Uses & Benefits
Entolasia olivacea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used medicinally for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Entolasia olivacea has small, yellow-green flowers and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, upright stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Entolasia olivacea is a perennial grass native to Australia. It is typically found in dry, rocky areas and can be propagated by seed or division. It requires full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be used in xeriscaping. It can be mowed to keep it looking neat.
Where to Find Entolasia olivacea
Entolasia olivacea is native to Australia and can be found in arid and semi-arid regions of the country, such as the Northern Territory, Western Australia, and South Australia.
Entolasia olivacea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Entolasia olivacea?
Entolasia olivacea
What is the common name of Entolasia olivacea?
Olivacea
What is the family of Entolasia olivacea?
Poaceae
Species in the Entolasia 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:400690-1: 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].