Olyra latispicula - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Soderstr. & Zuloaga
Source:
wcs
Year:
1989
Citation Micro:
Smithsonian Contr. Bot. 69: 35 (1989)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000881903
Common Names
- Olyra latispicula
- Latispicula Olyra
- Latispicula Olyra Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Olyra latispicula (also called Spiked Olyra, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Poaceae family. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Nepal, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests. It is a small, tufted, perennial grass with a spongy texture and long, narrow leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Olyra latispicula is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock. Its leaves are also used for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Olyra latispicula is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Olyra latispicula 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 latispicula
Olyra latispicula can be found in the grasslands of Africa.
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:281568-2: 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].