Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
flavicomus
ID:
882746

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mez

Source:
wcs

Year:
1917

Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 7: 55 (1917)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000882081

Common Names

  • Oplismenus flavicomus
  • Basket Grass
  • Creeping Basket Grass

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Description

Oplismenus flavicomus (also called Yellow-haired Oplismenus, among many other common names) is a perennial grass-like plant that grows in tufts. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar, and is typically found in open forests, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Oplismenus flavicomus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control on slopes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oplismenus flavicomus has small, yellow flowers with four petals and a single pistil. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oplismenus flavicomus is a warm-season grass that is native to tropical and subtropical regions. It is a clumping grass that grows in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soils. Propagation is done by seed or division. Plant the seeds in the spring in well-drained soil and keep the area moist until the seedlings emerge. Divide the clumps in the spring or fall and replant the divisions.

Where to Find Oplismenus flavicomus

Oplismenus flavicomus is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia.

Oplismenus flavicomus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oplismenus flavicomus?

Oplismenus flavicomus

What is the common name of Oplismenus flavicomus?

Yellow-Haired Oplismenus

What is the habitat of Oplismenus flavicomus?

It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world.

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

Carl Christian Mez (1866-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mez' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:409843-1: 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].