Urochloa ovalis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
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valid
Authors:
(Stapf) Zon
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2019
Citation Micro:
Blumea 64: 215 (2019)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1200009304
Common Names
- Urochloa ovalis
- Ovalis Plant
- Ovalis Bush
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Urochloa ovalis (also called Oval-leaved Signalgrass, among many other common names) is an annual grass that grows up to 1 meter tall. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas and is found in grasslands, savannas, and disturbed areas. It has long, oval-shaped leaves and small, white or purple flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Urochloa ovalis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a forage crop for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Urochloa ovalis is a small, white, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Urochloa ovalis is a perennial grass that can be grown from seed or vegetative propagation. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is best propagated by seed, but can also be propagated by division or cuttings.
Where to Find Urochloa ovalis
Urochloa ovalis can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia.
Urochloa ovalis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Urochloa ovalis?
Urochloa ovalis
What is the common name of Urochloa ovalis?
Oval-leaved signalgrass
Where is Urochloa ovalis found?
Urochloa ovalis is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world.
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:77208998-1: 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].