Status:
valid
Authors:
(Swallen) C.Silva & R.P.Oliveira
Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Molec. Phylogen. Evol. 93: 230 (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001317620
Common Names
- Oedochloa camporum
- Camp's Oedochloa
- Camp's False Oat Grass
Description
Oedochloa camporum (also called Field Oedochloa, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It typically grows to a height of 0.3 to 0.6 m, with a spread of 0.3 to 0.6 m. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade, and is tolerant of drought and salt spray.
Uses & Benefits
Oedochloa camporum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Oedochloa camporum is yellow and has a sweet scent. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are thin and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Oedochloa camporum is a species of plant found in Brazil. It is best grown in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. It prefers a well-draining soil mix and should be watered regularly. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes.
Where to Find Oedochloa camporum
Oedochloa camporum is found in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.
Oedochloa camporum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oedochloa camporum?
Oedochloa camporum
What is the natural habitat of Oedochloa camporum?
Tropical rainforests of Brazil
What are the common uses of Oedochloa camporum?
Medicinal purposes
Species in the Oedochloa genus
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
Christian Silva: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Silva' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77152168-1: 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].