Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Species:
oligocarpus
ID:
1548037

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Verdc.) Dagallier

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2021

Citation Micro:
PhytoKeys 174: 119 (2021)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000028496



Common Names

  • Polyceratocarpus oligocarpus
  • Oligocarpus Polyceratocarpus
  • Polyceratocarpus Oligocarpus


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Description

Polyceratocarpus oligocarpus (also called Few-Fruited Bristlegrass, among many other common names) is an annual grass species native to South America. It grows in tufts and has a height of up to 1 m. It is found in grasslands, savannas, and disturbed areas in Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

Uses & Benefits

Polyceratocarpus oligocarpus is used as a traditional medicine for treating fever, colds, and headaches. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Polyceratocarpus oligocarpus is yellow and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Polyceratocarpus oligocarpus is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It requires full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in a wide range of soil types, but prefers sandy or loamy soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It should be fertilized in the spring and summer with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Polyceratocarpus oligocarpus

Polyceratocarpus oligocarpus can be found in Thailand.

Polyceratocarpus oligocarpus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Polyceratocarpus oligocarpus?

Polyceratocarpus oligocarpus

What is the common name of Polyceratocarpus oligocarpus?

Few-fruited Polyceratocarpus

What is the habitat of Polyceratocarpus oligocarpus?

It is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Species in the Annonaceae family

Afroguatteria bequaertii, Afroguatteria globosa, Afroguatteria discostigma, Alphonsea boniana, Alphonsea curtisii, Alphonsea cylindrica, Alphonsea elliptica, Alphonsea gaudichaudiana, Alphonsea hainanensis, Alphonsea havilandii, Alphonsea hortensis, Alphonsea javanica, Alphonsea johorensis, Alphonsea keithii, Alphonsea kinabaluensis, Alphonsea kingii, Alphonsea lucida, Alphonsea lutea, Alphonsea maingayi, Alphonsea malayana, Alphonsea mollis, Alphonsea monogyna, Alphonsea orthopetala, Alphonsea ovata, Alphonsea papuasica, Alphonsea philastreana, Alphonsea siamensis, Alphonsea sonlaensis, Alphonsea stenogyna, Alphonsea tonquinensis, Alphonsea tsangyanensis, Alphonsea ventricosa, Alphonsea zeylanica, Alphonsea borneensis, Alphonsea rugosa, Alphonsea glandulosa, Alphonsea pallida, Alphonsea annulata, Alphonsea isthmicola, Alphonsea longicarpa, Alphonsea phuwuaensis, Ambavia capuronii, Ambavia gerrardii, Anaxagorea acuminata, Anaxagorea allenii, Anaxagorea angustifolia, Anaxagorea borneensis, Anaxagorea brachycarpa, Anaxagorea brevipedicellata, Anaxagorea brevipes,

References

POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77215720-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.