Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
reticulata
ID:
1417056

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Stapf) Sosef

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Pl. Ecol. Evol. 149: 361 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001429521

Common Names

  • Urochloa reticulata
  • Netted Urochloa
  • Reticulate Urochloa

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Description

Urochloa reticulata (also called Para Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to tropical regions of the Americas. It is a tufted grass with erect stems and a spreading habit, growing up to 1.5m tall. It prefers full sun and moist soils, and is commonly found in grasslands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Urochloa reticulata is used as a forage crop for livestock and as a soil stabilizer. It is also used in landscaping and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Urochloa reticulata is a small, yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green plant with a single stem and two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Urochloa reticulata can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained seed-raising mix and lightly covered. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a moist, well-drained potting mix. Keep the soil moist and in a warm, sunny location for best results.

Where to Find Urochloa reticulata

Urochloa reticulata can be found in Brazil.

Urochloa reticulata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Urochloa reticulata?

Urochloa reticulata

What is the common name of Urochloa reticulata?

Reticulata Urochloa

What type of plant is Urochloa reticulata?

Grass

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

Otto Stapf (1857-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stapf' in the authors string.
Marc Simon Maria Sosef (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sosef' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77159554-1: 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].