Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
undulatifolius
ID:
882855

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ard.) P.Beauv.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1812

Citation Micro:
Ess. Agrostogr. : 54, 168, 171 (1812)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000882190

Common Names

  • Oplismenus undulatifolius
  • Wavy-leaved Oplismenus
  • Undulate Oplismenus

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Description

Oplismenus undulatifolius (also called Undulate Oplismenus, among many other common names) is a perennial grass with short, creeping rhizomes and erect culms. It is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of the world, and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Oplismenus undulatifolius is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to stabilize soil in areas of high erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Oplismenus undulatifolius is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, narrow, and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oplismenus undulatifolius is a perennial grass that can be propagated by seed or division. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can be grown in dry conditions. It is also tolerant of drought and heat. It can be propagated by division in the spring or fall. The divisions should be planted in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade.

Where to Find Oplismenus undulatifolius

Oplismenus undulatifolius is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Oplismenus undulatifolius FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oplismenus undulatifolius?

Oplismenus undulatifolius

What is the common name of Oplismenus undulatifolius?

Undulatifolius

What is the growth habit of Oplismenus undulatifolius?

It is a perennial grass with a clumping growth habit

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

Josef August Schultes (1773-1831): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schult.' in the authors string.
Johann Jacob Roemer (1763-1819): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roem.' in the authors string.
Pietro Arduino (1728-1805): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ard.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:941386-1: 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].