Oligostachyum nuspiculum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nuspiculum
ID:
882501
Status:
valid
Authors:
(McClure) Z.P.Wang & G.H.Ye
Source:
wcs
Year:
1982
Citation Micro:
J. Nanjing Univ., Nat. Sci. Ed. 1982(1): 98 (1982)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000881836
Common Names
- Oligostachyum nuspiculum
- Nuspiculum grass
- Nuspiculum oat
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesUses & Benefits
Oligostachyum nuspiculum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens due to its attractive foliage. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Oligostachyum nuspiculum is a small white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings have thin, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Oligostachyum nuspiculum is a perennial grass that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is best grown in a neutral to slightly alkaline soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Oligostachyum nuspiculum
Oligostachyum nuspiculum is native to tropical regions of Asia.
Oligostachyum nuspiculum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oligostachyum nuspiculum?
Oligostachyum nuspiculum
What is the common name of Oligostachyum nuspiculum?
Nuspiculum Oatgrass
Where is Oligostachyum nuspiculum native to?
China
Species in the Oligostachyum genus
Oligostachyum bilobum, Oligostachyum glabrescens, Oligostachyum gracilipes, Oligostachyum hupehense, Oligostachyum lanceolatum, Oligostachyum lubricum, Oligostachyum nuspiculum, Oligostachyum oedogonatum, Oligostachyum paniculatum, Oligostachyum puberulum, Oligostachyum pulchellum, Oligostachyum scabriflorum, Oligostachyum scopulum, Oligostachyum shiuyingianum, Oligostachyum spongiosum, Oligostachyum sulcatum, Oligostachyum wuyishanicum, Oligostachyum heterophyllum,
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
Zheng Ping Wang (b.1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Z.P.Wang' in the authors string.
Guang Han Ye (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.H.Ye' in the authors string.
Floyd Alonzo McClure (1897-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'McClure' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:910998-1: 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].