Urochloa semiundulata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hochst. ex A.Rich.) Ashal. & V.J.Nair
Source:
tro
Year:
1997
Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Surv. India 35: 30 (1993 publ. 1997)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001255188
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Urochloa semiundulata (also called the Semi-waved Urochloa, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to the tropical grasslands of India and Sri Lanka. It has a slender stem, reaching up to 1 meter in height, with bright green, lanceolate leaves. It is found growing in moist, shady areas, such as along stream banks and in ravines.
Uses & Benefits
Urochloa semiundulata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used to make jams and jellies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Urochloa semiundulata has small, yellow flowers that are clustered together. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Urochloa semiundulata is a warm-season grass that is grown in tropical and subtropical climates. It is propagated by seed and can be grown in a variety of soils, including sandy and clay soils. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It should be fertilized regularly and mowed regularly to keep it looking its best.
Where to Find Urochloa semiundulata
Urochloa semiundulata can be found in Mexico and Central America.
Urochloa semiundulata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Urochloa semiundulata?
Urochloa semiundulata
What is the family of Urochloa semiundulata?
Poaceae
What is the common name of Urochloa semiundulata?
Semi-waved 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
Christian Ferdinand Friedrich Hochstetter (1787-1860): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hochst.' in the authors string.
Achille Richard (1794-1852): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Rich.' in the authors string.
Velukutty Jayachandran Nair (b.1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.J.Nair' in the authors string.
V.N. Ashalatha: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ashal.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1006974-1: 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].