Oligostachyum heterophyllum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
heterophyllum
ID:
1594474
Status:
valid
Authors:
M.M.Lin
Source:
Year:
2017
Citation Micro:
J. Trop. Subtrop. Bot. 25: 602 (2017)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000048218
Common Names
- Oligostachyum heterophyllum
- Heterophyllous Oligostachyum
- Heterophyllous Falsegrass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Oligostachyum heterophyllum (also called Heterophyllum Oligostachyum, among many other common names) is a perennial grass species native to Central Asia. It is a tufted grass with erect culms up to 40 cm tall. It is found in meadows, steppes, and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Oligostachyum heterophyllum has been used as a forage grass for livestock and as an ornamental grass in landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Oligostachyum heterophyllum is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is an oblong, dark brown seed with a rough surface. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Oligostachyum heterophyllum is a perennial grass that is best propagated through division of the root clump. It is best grown in moist soil in full sun to part shade. It can be grown in containers and is suitable for growing indoors.
Where to Find Oligostachyum heterophyllum
Oligostachyum heterophyllum is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Yunnan, Sichuan, and Guizhou.
Oligostachyum heterophyllum FAQ
What are the common names of Oligostachyum heterophyllum?
Common names of Oligostachyum heterophyllum include Heterophyllous Oligostachyum and Heterophyllous Wheatgrass.
What is the growth habit of Oligostachyum heterophyllum?
Oligostachyum heterophyllum is a perennial grass with a tufted growth habit.
What is the ideal climate for Oligostachyum heterophyllum?
Oligostachyum heterophyllum prefers a cool, moist climate with plenty of sunshine.
Species in the Oligostachyum genus
Oligostachyum bilobum, Oligostachyum glabrescens, Oligostachyum gracilipes, Oligostachyum hupehense, Oligostachyum lanceolatum, Oligostachyum lubricum, Oligostachyum nuspiculum, Oligostachyum oedogonatum, Oligostachyum paniculatum, Oligostachyum puberulum, Oligostachyum pulchellum, Oligostachyum scabriflorum, Oligostachyum scopulum, Oligostachyum shiuyingianum, Oligostachyum spongiosum, Oligostachyum sulcatum, Oligostachyum wuyishanicum, Oligostachyum heterophyllum,
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:77176053-1: 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].