Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
soderstromii
ID:
918976

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Zuloaga & Send.) Zuloaga & Morrone ex Filg. & R.S.Rodrigues

Source:
wcs

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 64: 60 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000918311



Common Names

  • Söderström's Ocellochloa
  • Ocellochloa Soderstromii
  • Söderström's False Sea Onion


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Description

Ocellochloa soderstromii (also called the Soderstrom's Ocellochloa, among many other common names) is a species of grass native to South America. It has long, thin, arching leaves that are green in color with a white or yellowish-green underside. It is usually found growing in open grasslands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Ocellochloa soderstromii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ocellochloa soderstromii is a small, white flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black seed. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ocellochloa soderstromii is a perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Division should be done in early spring or late summer. The divided plants should be planted in a moist, shady area.

Where to Find Ocellochloa soderstromii

Ocellochloa soderstromii is native to India and can be found in the states of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.

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

Fernando Omar Zuloaga (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zuloaga' in the authors string.
Osvaldo Morrone (1957-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Morrone' in the authors string.
Tatiana Sendulsky (1922-2004): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Send.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77122069-1: 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].