Status:
valid
Authors:
Soderstr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1982
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 51: 161 (1982)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000881853
Common Names
- Olmeca reflexa
- Reflex Olmeca
- Reflexive Olmeca
Description
Olmeca reflexa (also called Mexican bamboo, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Mexico. It is a clump-forming grass with narrow, arching, bright green leaves and small, inconspicuous flowers. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade.
Uses & Benefits
Olmeca reflexa 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 Olmeca reflexa is a small white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings have thin, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Olmeca reflexa is a perennial shrub that is native to Mexico. It grows to a height of up to 3 m and has fragrant white flowers. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a sunny position and covered lightly with soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a sunny position.
Where to Find Olmeca reflexa
Olmeca reflexa is native to tropical regions of South America.
Olmeca reflexa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Olmeca reflexa?
Olmeca reflexa
What is the common name of Olmeca reflexa?
No common name
What is the natural habitat of Olmeca reflexa?
It is found in tropical rainforests
Species in the Olmeca 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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:173735-2: 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].