Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
najada
ID:
882663

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hack. & Arechav.) Parodi

Source:
wcs

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Notas Mus. La Plata, Bot. 2: 4 (1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000881998

Common Names

  • Oplismenopsis najada
  • Najada Oplismenopsis
  • Najada Grass

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Description

Oplismenopsis najada (also called Najada Oplismenopsis, 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

Oplismenopsis najada is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Oplismenopsis najada is white and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oplismenopsis najada is a perennial grass that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some salt. It is best grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-10.

Where to Find Oplismenopsis najada

Oplismenopsis najada is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia.

Oplismenopsis najada FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oplismenopsis najada?

Oplismenopsis najada

What type of plant is Oplismenopsis najada?

Oplismenopsis najada is a type of grass

What is the habitat of Oplismenopsis najada?

Oplismenopsis najada is found in tropical and subtropical regions

Species in the Oplismenopsis genus

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 Arechavaleta (1838-1912): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arechav.' in the authors string.
Lorenzo Raimundo Parodi (1895-1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Parodi' in the authors string.
Eduard Hackel (1850-1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hack.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:174706-2: 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].