Status:
valid
Authors:
(Scribn. & J.G.Sm.) Zuloaga & Morrone
Source:
wcs
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 34: 689 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000918341
Common Names
- Ocellochloa biglandularis
- Biglandularis Ocellochloa
- Ocellochloa Biglandularis
Description
Ocellochloa biglandularis (also called Biglandular Ocellochloa, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the family Poaceae. It is a perennial grass, growing up to 1 m tall. It is native to South America and is found in grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Ocellochloa biglandularis 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 flower of Ocellochloa biglandularis is a small, white, five-petaled bloom. The seed is small and brown in colour, and the seedlings are green and slender with a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ocellochloa biglandularis 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 biglandularis
Ocellochloa biglandularis can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Species in the Ocellochloa genus
Ocellochloa pulchella,
Ocellochloa rudis,
Ocellochloa stolonifera,
Ocellochloa irregularis,
Ocellochloa andreana,
Ocellochloa craterifera,
Ocellochloa chapadensis,
Ocellochloa biglandularis,
Ocellochloa latissima,
Ocellochloa brachystachya,
Ocellochloa gardneri,
Ocellochloa soderstromii,
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:77105887-1: 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].