Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ecuadoriana
ID:
1332222

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Filg.) C.Silva & R.P.Oliveira

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Molec. Phylogen. Evol. 93: 231 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001344676


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Description

Oedochloa ecuadoriana (also called Ecuadorian Oedochloa, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Central America. It has small, yellow flowers and grows in dry, rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Oedochloa ecuadoriana is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oedochloa ecuadoriana has small, yellow flowers that are arranged in a spike-like inflorescence. Its seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a rosette-like shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oedochloa ecuadoriana is an evergreen perennial that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained seedling mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and treated with a rooting hormone before planting in a well-drained medium.

Where to Find Oedochloa ecuadoriana

Oedochloa ecuadoriana can be found in Ecuador.

Oedochloa ecuadoriana FAQ

What are the common uses of Oedochloa ecuadoriana?

Oedochloa ecuadoriana is commonly used as an ornamental plant, for medicinal purposes, and as a source of food.

What is the growth rate of Oedochloa ecuadoriana?

Oedochloa ecuadoriana has a moderate growth rate.

What is the ideal soil type for Oedochloa ecuadoriana?

Oedochloa ecuadoriana prefers well-drained, sandy soils.

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

Tarciso S. Filgueiras (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Filg.' in the authors string.
Reyjane Patricia de Oliveira (b.1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.P.Oliveira' in the authors string.
Christian Silva: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Silva' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77152170-1: 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].