Status:
valid
Authors:
Hoover
Source:
wcs
Year:
1936
Citation Micro:
Madroño 3: 229 (1936)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000882208
Common Names
- Orcuttia inaequalis
- Unequal Orcuttia
- Unequal's Orcuttia
Description
Orcuttia inaequalis (also called Unequal Orcutt Grass, among many other common names) is an annual grass native to California and Baja California. It grows in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, woodlands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Orcuttia inaequalis 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 inaequalis has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Orcuttia inaequalis 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 inaequalis
Orcuttia inaequalis is native to California, Arizona, and Baja California.
Orcuttia inaequalis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Orcuttia inaequalis?
Orcuttia inaequalis
What is the common name of Orcuttia inaequalis?
Uneven Orcutt Grass
What is the growth habit of Orcuttia inaequalis?
It is a perennial grass with a clumping growth habit
Species in the Orcuttia 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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:175802-2: 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].