Olyra amapana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Soderstr. & Zuloaga
Source:
wcs
Year:
1989
Citation Micro:
Smithsonian Contr. Bot. 69: 5 (1989)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000881854
Common Names
- Olyra amapana
- Amapana Olyra
- Amapana Olyra Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Olyra amapana (also called Amapana bamboo, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to South America. 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
Olyra amapana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a source of forage for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Olyra amapana 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
Olyra amapana is a perennial grass that is native to South America. It is a low-growing grass that grows in clumps and can reach up to 30 cm in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a sunny position and covered lightly with soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The clumps should be divided and replanted in a sunny position.
Where to Find Olyra amapana
Olyra amapana is native to tropical regions of South America.
Olyra amapana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Olyra amapana?
Olyra amapana
What is the common name of Olyra amapana?
No common name
What is the natural habitat of Olyra amapana?
It is found in tropical rainforests
Species in the Olyra genus
Olyra buchtienii, Olyra caudata, Olyra ecaudata, Olyra fasciculata, Olyra filiformis, Olyra glaberrima, Olyra holttumiana, Olyra humilis, Olyra latifolia, Olyra latispicula, Olyra longifolia, Olyra obliquifolia, Olyra retrorsa, Olyra standleyi, Olyra tamanquareana, Olyra taquara, Olyra wurdackii, Olyra bahiensis, Olyra amapana, Olyra jubata, Olyra ciliatifolia, Olyra davidseana, Olyra juruana, Olyra loretensis, Olyra maranonensis,
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
Fernando Omar Zuloaga (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zuloaga' in the authors string.
Thomas Robert Soderstrom (1936-1987): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Soderstr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:281566-2: 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].