Status:
valid
Authors:
(Scribn. & J.G.Sm.) C.Silva & R.P.Oliveira
Source:
ipni
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Molec. Phylogen. Evol. 93: 231 (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001344677
Description
Oedochloa lanceolata (also called Lanceolate 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 lanceolata is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Oedochloa lanceolata has yellow flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are ovoid in shape and black in color. Its seedlings have ovate to elliptic shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Oedochloa lanceolata 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 lanceolata
Oedochloa lanceolata can be found in India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.
Oedochloa lanceolata FAQ
What are the common uses of Oedochloa lanceolata?
Oedochloa lanceolata is commonly used as an ornamental plant, for medicinal purposes, and as a source of food.
What is the growth rate of Oedochloa lanceolata?
Oedochloa lanceolata has a moderate growth rate.
What is the ideal soil type for Oedochloa lanceolata?
Oedochloa lanceolata prefers well-drained, sandy soils.
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:77152172-1: 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].