Oreobolus impar - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
impar
ID:
482012
Status:
valid
Authors:
Edgar
Source:
wcs
Year:
1964
Citation Micro:
New Zealand J. Bot. 2: 456 (1964)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000481344
Common Names
- Impar Oreobolus
- Impar Oreobolus
- Impar Oreobolus
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Oreobolus impar (also called Impar Oreobolus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Cyperaceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region, where it grows in dry, rocky areas with other grasses and shrubs. It is a small to medium-sized plant, reaching up to 30 cm tall, with a stem up to 5 cm diameter.
Uses & Benefits
Oreobolus impar is used for erosion control, as an ornamental plant, and for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Oreobolus impar is a small, white, tubular flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a thin stem and small, round leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Oreobolus impar is a slow-growing, long-lived perennial that can reach up to 1 m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained, sandy soils. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be collected in the fall and stored in a cool, dry place until spring. Division should be done in the spring and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil.
Where to Find Oreobolus impar
Oreobolus impar can be found in the tropical regions of Central and South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
Oreobolus impar FAQ
What are the common names of Oreobolus impar?
Common names of Oreobolus impar include African Cane, African Wiregrass, and African Spear Grass.
What is the growth habit of Oreobolus impar?
Oreobolus impar is a perennial grass with a clumping growth habit.
What is the climate range of Oreobolus impar?
Oreobolus impar is native to tropical and subtropical regions, and is tolerant of a wide range of climates.
Species in the Oreobolus genus
Oreobolus acutifolius, Oreobolus ambiguus, Oreobolus cleefii, Oreobolus distichus, Oreobolus ecuadorensis, Oreobolus furcatus, Oreobolus goeppingeri, Oreobolus impar, Oreobolus kuekenthalii, Oreobolus obtusangulus, Oreobolus oligocephalus, Oreobolus oxycarpus, Oreobolus pectinatus, Oreobolus pumilio, Oreobolus strictus, Oreobolus tholicarpus, Oreobolus venezuelensis,
Species in the Cyperaceae family
Abildgaardia mexicana, Abildgaardia ovata, Abildgaardia schoenoides, Abildgaardia triflora, Abildgaardia oxystachya, Abildgaardia odontocarpa, Abildgaardia macrantha, Abildgaardia fusiformis, Abildgaardia pachyptera, Actinoschoenus repens, Actinoschoenus yunnanensis, Actinoschoenus aphyllus, Actinoscirpus grossus, Afrotrilepis jaegeri, Afrotrilepis pilosa, Amphiscirpus nevadensis, Arthrostylis aphylla, Arthrostylis planiculmis, Becquerelia clarkei, Becquerelia cymosa, Becquerelia discolor, Becquerelia merkeliana, Becquerelia muricata, Becquerelia tuberculata, Bisboeckelera irrigua, Bisboeckelera longifolia, Bisboeckelera microcephala, Bisboeckelera vinacea, Blysmus compressus, Blysmus mongolicola, Blysmus rufus, Blysmus sinocompressus, Bolboschoenoplectus mariqueter, Bolboschoenus caldwellii, Bolboschoenus capensis, Bolboschoenus fluviatilis, Bolboschoenus glaucus, Bolboschoenus grandispicus, Bolboschoenus laticarpus, Bolboschoenus maritimus, Bolboschoenus medianus, Bolboschoenus nobilis, Bolboschoenus novae-angliae, Bolboschoenus planiculmis, Bolboschoenus robustus, Bolboschoenus schmidii, Bolboschoenus stagnicola, Bolboschoenus yagara, Bolboschoenus koshevnikovii, Bolboschoenus biconcavus,
References
Elizabeth Edgar (1929-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Edgar' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:311344-1: 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].