Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
beddomei
ID:
882454

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gamble

Source:
wcs

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
Ann. Roy. Bot. Gard. (Calcutta) 7: 124 (1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000881789

Common Names

  • Ochlandra beddomei
  • Beddome's Ochlandra
  • Beddome's Reed Grass

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Description

Ochlandra beddomei (also called Beddome's Bamboo, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub found in India and Sri Lanka. It has thin, wiry stems and small, narrow leaves. It is found in open grasslands, roadsides, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Ochlandra beddomei is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, cough, and cold. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ochlandra beddomei has small, yellow flowers, with two seeds in each flower. Its seedlings are thin and delicate, with two seed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ochlandra beddomei is a perennial grass that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is best grown in a neutral to slightly alkaline soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Ochlandra beddomei

Ochlandra beddomei can be found in the grasslands of India.

Ochlandra beddomei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ochlandra beddomei?

Ochlandra beddomei

What is the common name of Ochlandra beddomei?

Beddome's Ochlandra

Where is Ochlandra beddomei found?

Ochlandra beddomei is found in India.

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

James Sykes Gamble (1847-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gamble' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:409663-1: 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].