Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
travancorica
ID:
882475

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Bedd.) Gamble

Source:
wcs

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
Ann. Roy. Bot. Gard. (Calcutta) 7: 125 (1896)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000881810



Common Names

  • Travancorica Ochlandra
  • Ochlandra travancorica
  • Woolly Ochlandra


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Description

Ochlandra travancorica (also called Travancore Bamboo, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub found in India and Sri Lanka. It has thin, wiry stems and small, narrow leaves. It is found in open grasslands, roadsides, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Ochlandra travancorica is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, cough, and cold. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: small, white, with a yellow centre. Seed: small, black, and oval-shaped. Seedlings: small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ochlandra travancorica can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. The plant prefers partial shade and regular watering.

Where to Find Ochlandra travancorica

Ochlandra travancorica is native to India and Sri Lanka. It is found in dry deciduous forests and grasslands.

Ochlandra travancorica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ochlandra travancorica?

Ochlandra travancorica

What is the common name of Ochlandra travancorica?

Travancore Ochlandra

Where is Ochlandra travancorica found?

Ochlandra travancorica is found in India.

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 Sykes Gamble (1847-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gamble' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:409675-1: 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].