Oligostachyum sulcatum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sulcatum
ID:
882513
Status:
valid
Authors:
Z.P.Wang & G.H.Ye
Source:
wcs
Year:
1982
Citation Micro:
J. Nanjing Univ., Nat. Sci. Ed. 1982(1): 96 (1982)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000881848
Common Names
- Oligostachyum sulcatum
- Sulcate grass
- Sulcate oat
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Oligostachyum sulcatum (also called Sulcate 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 sulcatum 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 sulcatum 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Oligostachyum sulcatum 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 sulcatum
Oligostachyum sulcatum is native to tropical regions of Asia.
Oligostachyum sulcatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oligostachyum sulcatum?
Oligostachyum sulcatum
What is the common name of Oligostachyum sulcatum?
No common name
What is the natural habitat of Oligostachyum sulcatum?
It is found in tropical rainforests
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
Zheng Ping Wang (b.1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Z.P.Wang' in the authors string.
Guang Han Ye (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.H.Ye' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:900390-1: 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].