Status:
valid
Authors:
(Trin.) Zuloaga & Morrone
Source:
wcs
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 33: 73 (2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000908609
Common Names
- Parodiophyllochloa Ovulifera
- Ovuliferous Parodiophyllochloa
- Ovuliferous Grass
Description
Parodiophyllochloa ovulifera (also called Ovuliferous Parodiophyllochloa, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to South America. It has long, narrow leaves and grows in open meadows, grasslands, and disturbed sites.
Uses & Benefits
Parodiophyllochloa ovulifera is used as a decorative plant, for erosion control, and as a forage crop for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Parodiophyllochloa ovulifera has small, white flowers that bloom in the spring. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Parodiophyllochloa ovulifera is a grass species native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or by division. To cultivate, provide a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist but not wet. Provide bright, indirect light and keep the temperature between 65-85°F (18-29°C).
Where to Find Parodiophyllochloa ovulifera
Parodiophyllochloa ovulifera is found in the tropical rainforests of South America.
Species in the Parodiophyllochloa 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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77093484-1: 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].