Urochloa orthostachys - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Mez) K.M.Ibrahim & P.M.Peterson
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Smithsonian Contr. Bot. 108: 125 (2018)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000008061
Common Names
- Urochloa orthostachys
- Paraguayan signalgrass
- Signalgrass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Urochloa orthostachys (also called Straight-spiked Urochloa, among many other common names) is a small grass with a tufted growth habit and small, white flowers. It is native to Southeast Asia, and is found in moist, sunny areas.
Uses & Benefits
Urochloa orthostachys is used in landscaping and as an ornamental plant. It is also used medicinally to treat skin conditions, wounds, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Urochloa orthostachys is a small, yellowish-green, three-lobed structure. The seed is a small, yellowish-green, three-lobed structure. The seedlings are small, yellowish-green, three-lobed structures.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Urochloa orthostachys is a tropical grass that can be propagated by seed or division. For best results, sow the seeds in a warm, moist, and well-draining soil. Division should be done in the spring and the divided plants should be planted in a potting mix. Water regularly and keep in a warm, bright location.
Where to Find Urochloa orthostachys
Urochloa orthostachys can be found in India.
Urochloa orthostachys FAQ
What is the scientific name of Urochloa orthostachys?
Urochloa orthostachys
What is the common name of Urochloa orthostachys?
Orthostachys Urochloa
Where is Urochloa orthostachys 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:77196469-1: 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].