Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
arida
ID:
1544210

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mez) Rudov

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2020

Citation Micro:
Front. Plant Sci. 11-546518: 30 (2020)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000025123

Common Names

  • Urochloa arida
  • Arid Urochloa
  • Urochloa

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Description

Urochloa arida (also called Arid Urochloa, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Central and South America. It has long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers. It is commonly found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in grasslands and open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Urochloa arida has been used in traditional medicine to treat fever, malaria, and dysentery. It has also been used as a flavoring agent in food and drinks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Urochloa arida has white flowers with five petals and a yellow centre. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Urochloa arida can be propagated by seed or division. When propagating by seed, the seeds should be sown in a pot with well-draining soil and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs. When propagating by division, the plant should be divided into several smaller clumps and planted in a pot with well-draining soil. The plants should be kept in bright, indirect sunlight and watered regularly.

Where to Find Urochloa arida

Urochloa arida can be found in the dry areas of South America.

Urochloa arida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Urochloa arida?

Urochloa arida

What is the common name of Urochloa arida?

Arid Urochloa

What is the natural habitat of Urochloa arida?

Urochloa arida is native to Brazil.

Species in the Urochloa genus

Urochloa adspersa, Urochloa advena, Urochloa albicoma, Urochloa argentea, Urochloa arizonica, Urochloa arrecta, Urochloa atrisola, Urochloa bovonei, Urochloa brachyura, Urochloa brizantha, Urochloa burmanica, Urochloa ciliatissima, Urochloa comata, Urochloa deflexa, Urochloa dictyoneura, Urochloa distachya, Urochloa dura, Urochloa echinolaenoides, Urochloa eminii, Urochloa foliosa, Urochloa fusiformis, Urochloa gilesii, Urochloa glumaris, Urochloa holosericea, Urochloa jaliscana, Urochloa jubata, Urochloa kurzii, Urochloa lachnantha, Urochloa lata, Urochloa leersioides, Urochloa lorentziana, Urochloa megastachya, Urochloa meziana, Urochloa mollis, Urochloa multiculma, Urochloa mutica, Urochloa nigropedata, Urochloa notochthona, Urochloa oblita, Urochloa oligobrachiata, Urochloa oligotricha, Urochloa ophryodes, Urochloa panicoides, Urochloa paucispicata, Urochloa piligera, Urochloa platynota, Urochloa platyrrhachis, Urochloa polyphylla, Urochloa praetervisa, Urochloa pubigera,

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:77215024-1: 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].