Odyssea paucinervis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Nees) Stapf
Source:
wcs
Year:
1922
Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 31: t. 3100 (1922)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000881823
Common Names
- Odyssea paucinervis
- Few-nerved grass
- Few-nerved oat
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Odyssea paucinervis (also called Few-nerve Oat Grass, among many other common names) is an annual grass species native to Ethiopia. It has a tufted habit and grows to a height of 0.3-1 m. It is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and shrublands, as well as along roadsides and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Odyssea paucinervis 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
The flower of Odyssea paucinervis is small and yellow, with a single pistil and five stamens. The seed is small and black, with a thin, papery seed coat. The seedlings are thin and wiry, with narrow, lanceolate leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Odyssea paucinervis 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 Odyssea paucinervis
Odyssea paucinervis is native to tropical regions of Africa.
Odyssea paucinervis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Odyssea paucinervis?
Odyssea paucinervis
What is the common name of Odyssea paucinervis?
Few-nerved Oatgrass
Where is Odyssea paucinervis native to?
Africa
Species in the Odyssea genus
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
Otto Stapf (1857-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stapf' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:409681-1: 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].