Status:
valid
Authors:
Judz.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1990
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 15: 418 (1990)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000896834
Common Names
- Otachyrioides Sacciolepis
- Otachyrioide Sacciolepis
- Otachyrioidea Sacciolepis
Description
Sacciolepis otachyrioides (also called Otachyrioides Cudweed, among many other common names) is an annual or perennial grass-like plant native to the tropical regions of Africa, Asia and Australia. It is found in wetland habitats, such as marshes, swamps and lake margins.
Uses & Benefits
Sacciolepis otachyrioides is used for medicinal purposes, as an ornamental plant, and for making rope, paper, and mats.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Sacciolepis otachyrioides is a small, yellow-green spikelet with a single floret. The seed is a small, dark brown grain. The seedlings are small, with narrow leaves and a short stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sacciolepis otachyrioides is a perennial grass that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be mowed or left to grow naturally. It is a low maintenance grass that is easy to grow.
Where to Find Sacciolepis otachyrioides
Sacciolepis otachyrioides is native to tropical Africa, Madagascar, and the Mascarene Islands. It can be found in wetland habitats such as marshes, swamps, and wet meadows.
Sacciolepis otachyrioides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sacciolepis otachyrioides?
Sacciolepis otachyrioides
What is the common name of Sacciolepis otachyrioides?
Otachyrioides saciolepis
What is the family of Sacciolepis otachyrioides?
Poaceae
Species in the Sacciolepis genus
Sacciolepis africana,
Sacciolepis angustissima,
Sacciolepis antsirabensis,
Sacciolepis arenaria,
Sacciolepis catumbensis,
Sacciolepis chevalieri,
Sacciolepis ciliocincta,
Sacciolepis cingularis,
Sacciolepis clatrata,
Sacciolepis curvata,
Sacciolepis cymbiandra,
Sacciolepis fenestrata,
Sacciolepis indica,
Sacciolepis interrupta,
Sacciolepis leptorrhachis,
Sacciolepis micrococcus,
Sacciolepis myosuroides,
Sacciolepis myuros,
Sacciolepis otachyrioides,
Sacciolepis seslerioides,
Sacciolepis striata,
Sacciolepis tenuissima,
Sacciolepis transbarbuta,
Sacciolepis typhura,
Sacciolepis viguieri,
Sacciolepis vilvoides,
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:284500-2: 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].