Status:
valid
Authors:
Groppo, Kallunki & Pirani
Source:
tro
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 57: 30 (2005)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001268824
Common Names
- Hortia Oreadica
- Oreadica Hortia
- Hortia Oreadica
Description
Hortia oreadica (also called Oread hortia, among many other common names) is a grass native to Central and South America. It is found in moist and wet habitats, such as wet meadows, swamps, and marshes.
Uses & Benefits
Hortia oreadica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hortia oreadica has small, yellow-green flowers. The seeds are small and wingless. Seedlings are small and have two needle-like leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hortia oreadica is a grass native to temperate regions of the world. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. It can be propagated from seed or by division of the clumps. Seeds should be sown in late spring or early summer in a warm, humid environment. Division of the clumps should be done in early spring and the divisions should be planted in a well-draining soil mix.
Where to Find Hortia oreadica
Hortia oreadica is found in the Caribbean, Central America, and South America.
Hortia oreadica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hortia oreadica?
Hortia oreadica
What is the common name of Hortia oreadica?
Oreadica's Hortia
Where is Hortia oreadica native to?
Central America
Species in the Hortia genus
Hortia brasiliana,
Hortia coccinea,
Hortia neblinensis,
Hortia nudipetala,
Hortia regia,
Hortia superba,
Hortia vandelliana,
Hortia excelsa,
Hortia longifolia,
Hortia oreadica,
Species in the Rutaceae family
Acmadenia alternifolia,
Acmadenia argillophila,
Acmadenia baileyensis,
Acmadenia bodkinii,
Acmadenia burchellii,
Acmadenia candida,
Acmadenia densifolia,
Acmadenia faucitincta,
Acmadenia flaccida,
Acmadenia fruticosa,
Acmadenia gracilis,
Acmadenia heterophylla,
Acmadenia kiwanensis,
Acmadenia latifolia,
Acmadenia laxa,
Acmadenia macradenia,
Acmadenia macropetala,
Acmadenia maculata,
Acmadenia matroosbergensis,
Acmadenia mundiana,
Acmadenia nivea,
Acmadenia nivenii,
Acmadenia obtusata,
Acmadenia patentifolia,
Acmadenia rourkeana,
Acmadenia rupicola,
Acmadenia sheilae,
Acmadenia tenax,
Acmadenia teretifolia,
Acmadenia tetracarpellata,
Acmadenia tetragona,
Acmadenia trigona,
Acmadenia tenax,
Acmadenia argillophila,
Acmadenia macradenia,
Acmadenia teretifolia,
Acmadenia wittebergensis,
Acradenia euodiiformis,
Acradenia frankliniae,
Acronychia richards-beehleri,
Acronychia aberrans,
Acronychia acidula,
Acronychia acronychioides,
Acronychia acuminata,
Acronychia arfakensis,
Acronychia baeuerlenii,
Acronychia brassii,
Acronychia carrii,
Acronychia cartilaginea,
Acronychia chooreechillum,