Status:
valid
Authors:
M.Kumar, Remesh & Sequiera
Source:
wcs
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
J. Econ. Taxon. Bot. 25: 49 (2001)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000881795
Common Names
- Ochlandra keralensis
- Kerala Ochlandra
- Kerala Reed Grass
Description
Ochlandra keralensis (also called Kerala 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 keralensis 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 keralensis has small, yellow flowers, with two seeds in each flower. Its seedlings are thin and delicate, with two seed leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ochlandra keralensis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. The plant prefers partial shade and regular watering.
Where to Find Ochlandra keralensis
Ochlandra keralensis can be found in the grasslands of India.
Ochlandra keralensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ochlandra keralensis?
Ochlandra keralensis
What is the common name of Ochlandra keralensis?
Kerala Ochlandra
Where is Ochlandra keralensis found?
Ochlandra keralensis is found in India.
Species in the Ochlandra genus
Ochlandra beddomei,
Ochlandra ebracteata,
Ochlandra keralensis,
Ochlandra scriptoria,
Ochlandra setigera,
Ochlandra spirostylis,
Ochlandra stridula,
Ochlandra talbotii,
Ochlandra travancorica,
Ochlandra wightii,
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
M. Remesh (b.1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Remesh' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:20007662-1: 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].