Olyra jubata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.R.Grande
Source:
ipni
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Novon 24: 16 (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001344919
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Olyra jubata (also called Jubata Olyra, among many other common names) is a shrub with small, yellow flowers and long, thin leaves. It is native to Peru and grows in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Olyra jubata is a popular ornamental plant and is used in gardens for its attractive foliage. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower of Olyra jubata is white or pinkish-white, with a yellow or orange center. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Olyra jubata is a perennial grass that is native to South America. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers well-draining soil. It is drought tolerant and can be propagated by division or from seed. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-draining medium and kept in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Olyra jubata
Olyra jubata can be found in India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.
Olyra jubata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Olyra jubata?
Olyra jubata
What is the common name of Olyra jubata?
Maned Olyra
What are the characteristics of Olyra jubata?
Olyra jubata is a perennial grass with long, erect stems. The leaves are ovate in shape and the flowers are small and white in colour.
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
José Ramón Grande Allende (b.1983): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.R.Grande' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77153444-1: 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].