Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
otachyrioides
ID:
897499

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

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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.

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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 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

Emmet J. Judziewicz (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Judz.' in the authors string.
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].