Urochloa polystachya - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Kunth) Mabb.
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2017
Citation Micro:
Mabberley's Pl.-Book , ed. 4: 1102 (2017)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001428815
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Urochloa polystachya (also called Urochloa, among many other common names) is a small herbaceous plant native to Southeast Asia. It has long, narrow leaves and small white flowers. It grows in wet, tropical climates and is often found in marshes and swamps.
Uses & Benefits
Urochloa polystachya is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a forage crop for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Urochloa polystachya has small, white flowers that are clustered together in an inflorescence. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a hard outer coating. The seedlings are small and thin, with long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Urochloa polystachya is an easy-to-grow, low-maintenance perennial. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in spring or early summer. Cuttings can also be taken in late summer or fall.
Where to Find Urochloa polystachya
Urochloa polystachya can be found in the Yunnan province of China.
Urochloa polystachya FAQ
What is the scientific name of Urochloa polystachya?
Urochloa polystachya
What is the family of Urochloa polystachya?
Poaceae
What is the common name of Urochloa polystachya?
Many-spiked Urochloa
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
Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
David Mabberley (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mabb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77164258-1: 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].