Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
orientalis
ID:
882168

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boiss.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1844

Citation Micro:
Diagn. Pl. Orient. 5: 73 (1844)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000881503

Common Names

  • Nephelochloa orientalis
  • Orientalis Nephelochloa
  • Japanese Nephelochloa

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Description

Nephelochloa orientalis (also called Oriental fescue, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Central Asia. It is a clump-forming grass with narrow, arching, green leaves and small, yellow flower spikes in summer. It is commonly found in moist meadows, woodland edges, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Nephelochloa orientalis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for shade.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Nephelochloa orientalis has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nephelochloa orientalis is a clumping bamboo that can reach heights of up to 4 m (13 ft). It is a hardy species that can tolerate a wide range of temperatures and soils. Propagation is by division of the clumps or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Nephelochloa orientalis

Nephelochloa orientalis is found in Russia.

Nephelochloa orientalis FAQ

What is the scientific name of this plant?

Nephelochloa orientalis

What is the family of this plant?

Poaceae

What is the common name of this plant?

Oriental Grass

Species in the Nephelochloa 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

Edmond Boissier (1810-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boiss.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:409458-1: 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].