Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
oreadica
ID:
1269486

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

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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.

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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 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50235769: Based on the initial data import
José Rubens Pirani (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pirani' in the authors string.
Jacquelyn Ann Kallunki (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kallunki' in the authors string.
Milton Groppo (b.1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Groppo' in the authors string.