Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
versicolor
ID:
883328

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Döll ex Mart.) Henrard

Source:
wcs

Year:
1941

Citation Micro:
Blumea 4: 511 (1941)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000882663

Common Names

  • Versicolor Otachyrium
  • Versicolor Otachyrium
  • Otachyrium Versicolor

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Description

Otachyrium versicolor (also called Purple Tussock-grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass species native to the Americas. It has a tufted habit and grows to a height of around 0.3-0.6 m. It is found in open woods, grasslands, and disturbed areas. It has a purplish-green inflorescence and is drought tolerant.

Uses & Benefits

Otachyrium versicolor is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Otachyrium versicolor has a small, white flower with a single spikelet. Its seeds are small, black and glossy. Its seedlings have a single leaf and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Otachyrium versicolor is a perennial grass that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 5-9.

Where to Find Otachyrium versicolor

Otachyrium versicolor can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, from India to China and Japan.

Otachyrium versicolor FAQ

What is the scientific name of Otachyrium versicolor?

Otachyrium versicolor

What is the common name of Otachyrium versicolor?

Versicolor Spikemoss

What is the habitat of Otachyrium versicolor?

Dry, rocky, open woods and thickets

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 Friedrich Philipp von Martius (1794-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mart.' in the authors string.
Johann Christoph Döll (1808-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Döll' in the authors string.
Johannes Theodoor Henrard (1881-1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Henrard' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:177320-2: 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].