Oloptum miliaceum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(L.) Röser & Hamasha
Source:
tro
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Pl. Syst. Evol. 298: 365 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001043671
Common Names
- Miliaceum Oloptum
- Oloptum miliaceum
- Miliaceum Plant
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Oloptum miliaceum (also called Millet Oloptum, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Mexico. It has large, glossy, oval-shaped leaves and grows to a height of up to 6 feet. It is found in humid tropical forests and is often grown as an ornamental plant.
Uses & Benefits
Oloptum miliaceum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and homes. It is also used as a natural soil conditioner, as its roots help to improve soil fertility.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Oloptum miliaceum has small, yellowish-green flowers with a white center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Oloptum miliaceum is a tropical evergreen plant that can be grown in a variety of conditions. It prefers moist, well-draining soil and partial shade. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be planted in moist soil and kept in a warm, humid environment until they germinate. Cuttings should be taken from the stem just below a node and placed in moist soil until they take root.
Where to Find Oloptum miliaceum
Oloptum miliaceum is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Oaxaca and Veracruz.
Species in the Oloptum 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
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Martin Röser: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Röser' in the authors string.
Hassan R. Hamasha: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hamasha' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77117776-1: 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].