Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fimbriata
ID:
883332

Status:
valid

Authors:
Soderstr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
Fl. Novo-Galiciana 14: 280 (1983)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000882667

Common Names

  • Fimbriata Otatea
  • Fimbriata Otatea
  • Otatea Fimbriata

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Description

Otatea fimbriata (also called Fringed palm, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen palm native to Mexico and Central America. It has long, feathery leaves and small, yellow-green flowers. It grows in moist, open areas, such as meadows, pastures, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Otatea fimbriata 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

Otatea fimbriata 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

Otatea fimbriata is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. 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 8-10.

Where to Find Otatea fimbriata

Otatea fimbriata can be found in Mexico and Central America.

Otatea fimbriata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Otatea fimbriata?

Otatea fimbriata

What is the common name of Otatea fimbriata?

Fimbriate Weeping Bamboo

What is the habitat of Otatea fimbriata?

Moist, shady woods

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

Rogers McVaugh (1909-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'McVaugh' in the authors string.
Thomas Robert Soderstrom (1936-1987): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Soderstr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:316816-2: 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].