Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
odishae
ID:
1332255

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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Description

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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Cultivation 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 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.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77152233-1: 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].