Oropetium roxburghianum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Schult.) S.M.Phillips
Source:
wcs
Year:
1975
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 30: 469 (1975)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000882258
Common Names
- Roxburgh's Oropetium
- Roxburgh's Wiregrass
- Roxburgh's Needle Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Oropetium roxburghianum (also called Roxburgh's Feather Grass, among many other common names) is an annual grass that grows up to 50 cm tall. It is native to Africa, and is found in grasslands, woodlands, and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Oropetium roxburghianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in dry areas. It is also used for erosion control and to provide habitat for wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Oropetium roxburghianum is a small, white, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, upright stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Oropetium roxburghianum can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Oropetium roxburghianum
Oropetium roxburghianum is native to India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka.
Oropetium roxburghianum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oropetium roxburghianum?
Oropetium roxburghianum
What is the common name of Oropetium roxburghianum?
Roxburgh's oropetium
Where is Oropetium roxburghianum found?
Oropetium roxburghianum is found in South Africa
Species in the Oropetium 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
Ernst Gottlieb von Steudel (1783-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steud.' in the authors string.
Sylvia Mabel Phillips (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.M.Phillips' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:409970-1: 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].