Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
californica
ID:
882868

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vasey

Source:
wcs

Year:
1886

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 13: 219 (1886)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000882203

Common Names

  • Orcuttia californica
  • California Orcuttia
  • California's Orcuttia

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Description

Orcuttia californica (also called California Orcutt Grass, among many other common names) is an annual grass with short, creeping rhizomes and erect culms. It is native to California, and is found in dry, sandy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Orcuttia californica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to attract pollinators and beneficial insects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Orcuttia californica has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Orcuttia californica can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and moist soil. It can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-11.

Where to Find Orcuttia californica

Orcuttia californica is native to California, Arizona, and Baja California.

Orcuttia californica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Orcuttia californica?

Orcuttia californica

What is the common name of Orcuttia californica?

California Orcutt Grass

What is the growth habit of Orcuttia californica?

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

George Vasey (1822-1893): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vasey' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:175797-2: 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].