Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
gardneri
ID:
1305165

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mez) Filg. & R.S.Rodrigues

Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 64: 59 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001317619

Common Names

  • Ocellochloa gardneri
  • Gardner's Ocellochloa
  • Gardner's False Oat Grass

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Description

Ocellochloa gardneri (also called Gardner's Ocellochloa, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It typically grows to a height of 0.3 to 0.6 m, with a spread of 0.3 to 0.6 m. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade, and is tolerant of drought and salt spray.

Uses & Benefits

Ocellochloa gardneri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ocellochloa gardneri is yellow and has a sweet scent. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are thin and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ocellochloa gardneri is a species of plant found in Brazil. It is best grown in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. It prefers a well-draining soil mix and should be watered regularly. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes.

Where to Find Ocellochloa gardneri

Ocellochloa gardneri is found in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.

Ocellochloa gardneri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ocellochloa gardneri?

Ocellochloa gardneri

What is the natural habitat of Ocellochloa gardneri?

Tropical rainforests of Brazil

What are the common uses of Ocellochloa gardneri?

Medicinal purposes

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.
Tarciso S. Filgueiras (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Filg.' in the authors string.
Rodrigo Sampaio Rodrigues: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.S.Rodrigues' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77122068-1: 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].