Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
keralensis
ID:
882460

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

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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.

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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 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

Muktesh Kumar (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Kumar' in the authors string.
Stephen Sequiera (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sequiera' in the authors string.
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].