Olyra bahiensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
R.P.Oliveira & Longhi-Wagner
Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Revista Brasil. Bot. 28: 835 (2005)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001317622
Common Names
- Olyra bahiensis
- Bahia Olyra
- Bahia False Oat Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Olyra bahiensis (also called Bahia Olyra, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It typically grows to a height of 0.3 to 0.6 m, with a spread of 0.3 to 0.6 m. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade, and is tolerant of drought and salt spray.
Uses & Benefits
Olyra bahiensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Olyra bahiensis is yellow and has a sweet scent. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are thin and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Olyra bahiensis is a species of plant found in Brazil. It is best grown in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. It prefers a well-draining soil mix and should be watered regularly. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes.
Where to Find Olyra bahiensis
Olyra bahiensis is found in Brazil.
Olyra bahiensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Olyra bahiensis?
Olyra bahiensis
What is the natural habitat of Olyra bahiensis?
Tropical rainforests of Brazil
What are the common uses of Olyra bahiensis?
Medicinal purposes
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
Hilda Maria Longhi-Wagner (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Longhi-Wagner' in the authors string.
Reyjane Patricia de Oliveira (b.1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.P.Oliveira' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60442211-2: 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].