Olyra obliquifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Steud.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1853
Citation Micro:
Syn. Pl. Glumac. 1: 36 (1853)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000881922
Common Names
- Olyra obliquifolia
- Rice Grass
- Olyra Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Olyra obliquifolia (also called Oblique-leaved Olyra, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial grass that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to tropical Africa and is found in moist habitats such as riverbanks, marshes, and swamps.
Uses & Benefits
Olyra obliquifolia 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 obliquifolia 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 obliquifolia can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Division is best done in the spring or fall. The plant can be divided into sections and each section replanted in a separate pot.
Where to Find Olyra obliquifolia
Olyra obliquifolia is native to tropical Africa and Madagascar.
Olyra obliquifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Olyra obliquifolia?
Olyra obliquifolia
What is the common name of Olyra obliquifolia?
Oblique-leaved Olyra
Where is Olyra obliquifolia found?
Olyra obliquifolia is found in tropical Africa, Madagascar, and the Mascarene Islands.
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
Ernst Gottlieb von Steudel (1783-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steud.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:409730-1: 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].