Themeda odishae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Chorghe, K.Prasad, Prasanna & Y.V.Rao
Source:
ipni
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 245: 183 (2016)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001344709
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Themeda odishae (also called 'Odisha grass', among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to India. It grows to a height of about 0.6 m and has a wide spread of up to 1 m. It is found in grasslands, woodlands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Themeda odishae is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Themeda odishae are small and yellow, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and oval shaped. The seedlings are small and have a light green stem and two small, light green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Themeda odishae is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It can be grown in containers or in the garden, and should be watered regularly. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.
Where to Find Themeda odishae
Themeda odishae is native to India and can be found in the states of Karnataka and Kerala.
Themeda odishae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Themeda odishae?
Themeda odishae
What is the common name of Themeda odishae?
Odisha Themeda
What is the natural habitat of Themeda odishae?
Themeda odishae is found in dry grasslands in India
Species in the Themeda genus
Themeda anathera, Themeda arguens, Themeda arundinacea, Themeda avenacea, Themeda cymbaria, Themeda gigantea, Themeda helferi, Themeda hookeri, Themeda huttonensis, Themeda idjensis, Themeda intermedia, Themeda laxa, Themeda minor, Themeda mooneyi, Themeda novoguineensis, Themeda pseudotremula, Themeda quadrivalvis, Themeda sabarimalayana, Themeda saxicola, Themeda strigosa, Themeda tremula, Themeda triandra, Themeda trichiata, Themeda villosa, Themeda yunnanensis, Themeda avenacea, Themeda idjenensis, Themeda caudata, Themeda odishae, Themeda polycephala, Themeda palakkadensis,
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
Kothareddy Prasad (b.1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Prasad' in the authors string.
Parigi Venkateshwara Prasanna (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Prasanna' in the authors string.
Alok Ravindra Chorghe (b.1987): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chorghe' in the authors string.
Y.V. Rao: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.V.Rao' in the authors string.
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