Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Species:
orizabense
ID:
115468

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.L.Nesom

Source:
gcc

Year:
1992

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 73(4): 340, fig. 1 (1992)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000114797



Common Names

  • Oritrophium Orizabense
  • Oritrophium
  • Orizabense


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Description

Brachymenium macropoma (also called 'Macropomous Brachymenium', among many other common names) is a small, tufted, perennial grass with a prostrate habit. It is native to Africa and is found in grasslands, savannas, and open woodlands. It has narrow, linear leaves and small, yellowish-green flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Oritrophium orizabense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as well as for erosion control and as a source of nectar for bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lycopodium vestitum has small, yellowish-green flowers that are borne in erect spikes. The seeds are small and dark brown, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oritrophium orizabense is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate from seed. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C. It can be propagated from seed, cuttings or division.

Where to Find Oritrophium orizabense

Oritrophium orizabense is native to Mexico. It is found in dry, rocky soils in mountain regions.

Oritrophium orizabense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oritrophium orizabense?

Oritrophium orizabense

What is the natural habitat of Oritrophium orizabense?

Oritrophium orizabense is native to Mexico and is found in grasslands and disturbed areas.

What is the growth habit of Oritrophium orizabense?

Oritrophium orizabense is a low-growing, spreading perennial with a woody base.

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-76283: Based on the initial data import
Guy L. Nesom (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.L.Nesom' in the authors string.