Oreobolus pectinatus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pectinatus
ID:
482112
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook.f.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1844
Citation Micro:
Fl. Antarct. : 87 (1844)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000481444
Common Names
- Pectinatus Pine
- Pectinatus Mountain Pine
- Mountain Pine
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Oreobolus pectinatus (also called Comb-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 pectinatus is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Oreobolus pectinatus are small and yellow-green in color. The seeds are small and winged, and the seedlings are slender and upright.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Oreobolus pectinatus can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring and kept moist until germination. Divisions should be taken in the spring or early summer and planted in a moist, shady area until they are established. Once established, the divisions can be transplanted into a larger pot or into the ground.
Where to Find Oreobolus pectinatus
Oreobolus pectinatus can be found in Central and South America, from Mexico to Argentina.
Oreobolus pectinatus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oreobolus pectinatus?
Oreobolus pectinatus
What is the common name of Oreobolus pectinatus?
Comb-leafed Rush
What is the natural range of Oreobolus pectinatus?
New Zealand
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
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:311348-1: 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].