Olmeca recta - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Soderstr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1982
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 51: 161 (1982)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000881852
Common Names
- Olmeca recta
- Rectangle Olmeca
- Rectangular Olmeca
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Olmeca recta (also called Mexican bamboo, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Mexico. It is a clump-forming grass with narrow, arching, bright green leaves and small, inconspicuous flowers. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade.
Uses & Benefits
Olmeca recta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Olmeca recta 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
Olmeca recta is a clumping grass that can be propagated by division. It is best grown in full sun and in moist, well-drained soil. It is hardy to USDA zone 6 and can tolerate temperatures as low as -10°F (-23°C).
Where to Find Olmeca recta
Olmeca recta is native to tropical regions of South America.
Olmeca recta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Olmeca recta?
Olmeca recta
What is the common name of Olmeca recta?
No common name
What is the natural habitat of Olmeca recta?
It is found in tropical rainforests
Species in the Olmeca 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
Thomas Robert Soderstrom (1936-1987): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Soderstr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:173734-2: 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].