Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
spongiosum
ID:
882512

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.D.Chu & C.S.Chao) Q.F.Zheng & Y.M.Lin

Source:
wcs

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Fl. Fujianica 6: 83 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000881847

Common Names

  • Oligostachyum spongiosum
  • Spongy grass
  • Spongy oat

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Description

Oligostachyum spongiosum (also called Spongy Oligostachyum, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Poaceae family. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Nepal, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests. It is a small, tufted, perennial grass with a spongy texture and long, narrow leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Oligostachyum spongiosum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Oligostachyum spongiosum is a small white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings have thin, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oligostachyum spongiosum is a clumping grass that can be propagated by division. It is best grown in full sun and in moist, well-drained soil. It is hardy to USDA zone 6 and can tolerate temperatures as low as -10°F (-23°C).

Where to Find Oligostachyum spongiosum

Oligostachyum spongiosum is native to tropical regions of Asia.

Oligostachyum spongiosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oligostachyum spongiosum?

Oligostachyum spongiosum

What is the common name of Oligostachyum spongiosum?

No common name

What is the natural habitat of Oligostachyum spongiosum?

It is found in tropical rainforests

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

Qing Fang Zheng: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Q.F.Zheng' in the authors string.
Cheng De Chu (b.1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.D.Chu' in the authors string.
Chi Son Chao (b.1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.S.Chao' in the authors string.
Yi Ming Lin: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.M.Lin' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:20005749-1: 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].