Status:
valid
Authors:
Gamble
Source:
wcs
Year:
1896
Citation Micro:
Ann. Roy. Bot. Gard. (Calcutta) 7: 128 (1896)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000881803
Common Names
- Ochlandra setigera
- Setigerous Ochlandra
- Setigerous Reed Grass
Description
Ochlandra setigera (also called Setigerous 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 setigera 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
Flower: small, white, with a yellow centre. Seed: small, black, and oval-shaped. Seedlings: small, with a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ochlandra setigera 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 setigera
Ochlandra setigera can be found in the grasslands of India.
Ochlandra setigera FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ochlandra setigera?
Ochlandra setigera
What is the common name of Ochlandra setigera?
Hairy Ochlandra
Where is Ochlandra setigera found?
Ochlandra setigera 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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:409671-1: 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].