Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
colombiana
ID:
1594473

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ruiz-Sanchez & Londoño

Source:

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 42: 818 (2017)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000048217

Common Names

  • Otatea colombiana
  • Colombian Otatea
  • Colombian Falsegrass

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Description

Otatea colombiana (also called Colombian Otatea, among many other common names) is a perennial grass species native to Central America. It is a tufted grass with erect culms up to 40 cm tall. It is found in meadows, steppes, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Otatea colombiana has been used as a forage grass for livestock and as an ornamental grass in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Otatea colombiana is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is an oblong, dark brown seed with a rough surface. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Otatea colombiana is a perennial grass that is best propagated through division of the root clump. It is best grown in moist soil in full sun to part shade. It can be grown in containers and is suitable for growing indoors.

Where to Find Otatea colombiana

Otatea colombiana is native to Colombia and Venezuela.

Otatea colombiana FAQ

What are the common names of Otatea colombiana?

Common names of Otatea colombiana include Colombian Otatea and Colombian Wheatgrass.

What is the growth habit of Otatea colombiana?

Otatea colombiana is a perennial grass with a tufted growth habit.

What is the ideal climate for Otatea colombiana?

Otatea colombiana prefers a cool, moist climate with plenty of sunshine.

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:77176218-1: 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].