Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
oligostachya
ID:
865825

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Munro ex Aitch.) Stapf

Source:
wcs

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 25: t. 2474 (1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000865160



Common Names

  • Duthiea oligostachya
  • Oligostachya duthiea
  • Oligostachya matgrass


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Description

Duthiea oligostachya (also called Oligostachyum, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a creeping rhizome. It is native to the Himalayas, and is found in moist grasslands and open woods.

Uses & Benefits

Duthiea oligostachya is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a wide range of medicinal uses, such as treating fever, cough, cold, and other respiratory problems. It is also used to treat skin diseases, wounds, and ulcers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Duthiea oligostachya has small, white flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two opposite, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Duthiea oligostachya is a tropical plant that is best grown in moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by division of the rhizomes or by seed. The seeds should be sown in spring and the young plants should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Duthiea oligostachya

Duthiea oligostachya can be found in the coastal areas of the western Atlantic Ocean, from North Carolina to the Gulf of Mexico.

Duthiea oligostachya FAQ

What is the scientific name of Duthiea oligostachya?

Duthiea oligostachya

What type of plant is Duthiea oligostachya?

Grass

Where is Duthiea oligostachya found?

Central and South America

Species in the Poaceae family

Achnatherum pekinense, Achnatherum pubicalyx, Achnatherum sibiricum, Achnatherum turcomanicum, Achnatherum brandisii, Achnatherum bromoides, Achnatherum calamagrostis, Achnatherum confusum, Achnatherum inebrians, Achnatherum jacquemontii, Achnatherum virescens, Achnatherum paradoxum, Achnatherum nakaii, Achnatherum pelliotii, Achnatherum haussknechtii, Achnatherum mandavillei, Achnatherum pilosum, Achnatherum parviflorum, Achnatherum staintonii, Aciachne acicularis, Aciachne flagellifera, Aciachne pulvinata, Acidosasa breviclavata, Acidosasa brilletii, Acidosasa chinensis, Acidosasa edulis, Acidosasa glauca, Acidosasa guangxiensis, Acidosasa lingchuanensis, Acidosasa nanunica, Acidosasa notata, Acidosasa purpurea, Acidosasa venusta, Acidosasa carinata, Acostia gracilis, Acrachne henrardiana, Acrachne perrieri, Acrachne racemosa, Acritochaete volkensii, Acroceras amplectens, Acroceras attenuatum, Acroceras boivinii, Acroceras bosseri, Acroceras calcicola, Acroceras chaseae, Acroceras diffusum, Acroceras elegans, Acroceras excavatum, Acroceras fluminense, Acroceras gabunense,

References

James Edward Tierney Aitchison (1836-1898): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aitch.' in the authors string.
Otto Stapf (1857-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stapf' in the authors string.
William Munro (1818-1880): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Munro' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:399616-1: 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].