Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
andreana
ID:
919000

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mez) Zuloaga & Morrone

Source:
wcs

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 34: 689 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000918335

Common Names

  • Ocellochloa andreana
  • Andreana Ocellochloa
  • Andreana Grass

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Description

Ocellochloa andreana (also called the Andreana Ocellochloa, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to South America. It has long, thin, arching leaves that are green in color with a white or yellowish-green underside. It is usually found growing in open grasslands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Ocellochloa andreana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Ocellochloa andreana are small and white, with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ocellochloa andreana is a terrestrial orchid native to Brazil. It can be grown in a pot or in the ground in a shady spot. It prefers a well-draining soil that is rich in organic matter. Propagation is done by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown on a moist medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs.

Where to Find Ocellochloa andreana

Ocellochloa andreana is native to Brazil and can be found in the states of Bahia and Minas Gerais.

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

Carl Christian Mez (1866-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mez' in the authors string.
Fernando Omar Zuloaga (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zuloaga' in the authors string.
Osvaldo Morrone (1957-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Morrone' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77105886-1: 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].