Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
stridula
ID:
882472

Status:
valid

Authors:
Thwaites

Source:
wcs

Year:
1864

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. Zeyl. : 376 (1864)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000881807

Common Names

  • Ochlandra stridula
  • Stridulous Ochlandra
  • Stridulous Reed

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Description

Ochlandra stridula (also called Stridulous 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 stridula 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ochlandra stridula 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 stridula

Ochlandra stridula is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. It can be found in dry deciduous forests and grasslands.

Ochlandra stridula FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ochlandra stridula?

Ochlandra stridula

What is the common name of Ochlandra stridula?

Stridulous Ochlandra

Where is Ochlandra stridula found?

Ochlandra stridula 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

George Henry Kendrick Thwaites (1812-1882): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thwaites' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:409673-1: 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].