Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
standleyi
ID:
1332227

Status:
valid

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

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001344681


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Description

Oedochloa standleyi (also called Standley's 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 standleyi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oedochloa standleyi has yellow flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are ovoid in shape and black in color. Its seedlings have ovate to elliptic shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oedochloa standleyi 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 standleyi

Oedochloa standleyi is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Oaxaca and Chiapas.

Oedochloa standleyi FAQ

What are the common uses of Oedochloa standleyi?

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

What is the growth rate of Oedochloa standleyi?

Oedochloa standleyi has a moderate growth rate.

What is the ideal soil type for Oedochloa standleyi?

Oedochloa standleyi 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

A. S. Hitchcock (1865-1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hitchc.' 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:77152176-1: 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].