Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
oligocephalus
ID:
482073

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.M.Curtis

Source:
wcs

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Brunonia 7: 301 (1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000481405



Common Names

  • Oligocephalus Oreobolus
  • Oligocephalus Pine
  • Oligocephalus Grass


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Description

Oreobolus oligocephalus (also called Oligocephalus Oreobolus, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 meter in height. It is native to South America and is found in dry forests and woodlands. The leaves are narrow and linear, and the flowers are white or pink in color.

Uses & Benefits

Oreobolus oligocephalus is used for erosion control and as a ground cover in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oreobolus oligocephalus has small, white flowers, with a cone-like shape. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and slender.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oreobolus oligocephalus is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America. It is a low-growing plant with a creeping habit and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination.

Where to Find Oreobolus oligocephalus

Oreobolus oligocephalus is native to New Zealand and can be found in the North Island and South Island.

Oreobolus oligocephalus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oreobolus oligocephalus?

Oreobolus oligocephalus

What is the natural range of Oreobolus oligocephalus?

The natural range of Oreobolus oligocephalus is the eastern Mediterranean region, including Turkey, Syria, Lebanon, and Israel.

What is the growth rate of Oreobolus oligocephalus?

Oreobolus oligocephalus has a slow to moderate growth rate of 13-24 inches (33-61 cm) per year.

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

Winifred Mary Curtis (1905-2005): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.M.Curtis' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:906776-1: 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].