Olyra retrorsa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Soderstr. & Zuloaga
Source:
wcs
Year:
1989
Citation Micro:
Smithsonian Contr. Bot. 69: 54 (1989)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000881933
Common Names
- Olyra retrorsa
- Rice Grass
- Olyra Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Olyra retrorsa (also called Retrorse 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 retrorsa 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 retrorsa is small, white and has four petals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Olyra retrorsa can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized once a month during the growing season.
Where to Find Olyra retrorsa
Olyra retrorsa is native to tropical Africa and Madagascar.
Olyra retrorsa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Olyra retrorsa?
Olyra retrorsa
What is the common name of Olyra retrorsa?
Retrorse Olyra
Where is Olyra retrorsa found?
Olyra retrorsa 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
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:281571-2: 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].