Status:
valid
Authors:
(Munro) C.E.C.Fisch.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1934
Citation Micro:
Fl. Madras : 1864 (1934)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000881814
Common Names
- Wight's Ochlandra
- Ochlandra wightii
- Woolly Ochlandra
Description
Ochlandra wightii (also called Wight'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 wightii 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 wightii has small yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ochlandra wightii 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 wightii
Ochlandra wightii is native to India and Sri Lanka. It is found in dry deciduous forests and grasslands.
Ochlandra wightii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ochlandra wightii?
Ochlandra wightii
What is the common name of Ochlandra wightii?
Wight's Ochlandra
Where is Ochlandra wightii found?
Ochlandra wightii 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:409676-1: 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].