Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nodosa
ID:
883340

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kunth) Dandy

Source:
wcs

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 69: 55 (1931)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000882675

Common Names

  • Nodose Grass
  • Ottochloa Grass
  • Indian Grass

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Description

Ottochloa nodosa (also called Knotted grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to India and Southeast Asia. It is a clumping grass with thin, arching leaves and small, yellow-green flowers. It grows in moist, open areas, such as meadows, pastures, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Ottochloa nodosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ottochloa nodosa has small, yellow flowers with three petals and three sepals. Its seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ottochloa nodosa is a perennial grass that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It is best grown in well-drained, sandy soils. Propagation is by seed or division.

Where to Find Ottochloa nodosa

Ottochloa nodosa can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Spain to Iran.

Ottochloa nodosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ottochloa nodosa?

Ottochloa nodosa

What is the common name of Ottochloa nodosa?

Nodose Grass

What is the habitat of Ottochloa nodosa?

Dry, open woods and thickets

Species in the Ottochloa 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

Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
James Edgar Dandy (1903-1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dandy' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:410269-1: 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].