Oreobolus oxycarpus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
oxycarpus
ID:
482084
Status:
valid
Authors:
S.T.Blake
Source:
wcs
Year:
1969
Citation Micro:
Contr. Queensland Herb. 8: 40 (1969)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000481416
Common Names
- Oxycarpus Pine
- Oxycarpus Mountain Pine
- Mountain Pine
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Oreobolus oxycarpus (also called Sharp-leaved Galingale, among many other common names) is a species of perennial grass native to the mountains of western North America. It has a clumping habit and grows up to 1 m tall. It is found in the mountains of western North America, from British Columbia, Canada, south to California, United States, in dry, open forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Oreobolus oxycarpus is used for landscaping, timber production, and for soil stabilization and erosion control. It is also used as an ornamental plant.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Oreobolus oxycarpus sub. oxycarpusOreobolus oxycarpus sub. brownii O.Seberg
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Oreobolus oxycarpus is small, white and star-shaped. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are short and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Oreobolus oxycarpus 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 oxycarpus
Oreobolus oxycarpus can be found in Central and South America, from Mexico to Argentina.
Oreobolus oxycarpus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oreobolus oxycarpus?
Oreobolus oxycarpus
What is the natural range of Oreobolus oxycarpus?
The natural range of Oreobolus oxycarpus is the eastern Mediterranean region, including Turkey, Syria, Lebanon, and Israel.
What is the growth rate of Oreobolus oxycarpus?
Oreobolus oxycarpus has a slow to moderate growth rate of 13-24 inches (33-61 cm) per year.
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
Stanley Thatcher Blake (1910-1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.T.Blake' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:311347-1: 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].