Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
compositus
ID:
882705

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) P.Beauv.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1812

Citation Micro:
Ess. Agrostogr. : 54 (1812)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000882040



Common Names

  • Oplismenus compositus
  • Composite Oplismenus
  • Oplismenus Grass


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Description

Oplismenus compositus (also called Composite Oplismenus, among many other common names) is a perennial grass-like plant that grows in tufts. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar, and is typically found in open forests, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Oplismenus compositus is used for erosion control, as a groundcover, and as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used for fodder and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Oplismenus compositus has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. Seed: The seeds of Oplismenus compositus are small and black. Seedlings: The seedlings of Oplismenus compositus are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oplismenus compositus is a perennial grass that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some salt. It is best grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-10.

Where to Find Oplismenus compositus

Oplismenus compositus is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia.

Oplismenus compositus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oplismenus compositus?

Oplismenus compositus

What is the common name of Oplismenus compositus?

Composite Oplismenus

What is the habitat of Oplismenus compositus?

It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world.

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

Palisot de Beauvois (1752-1820): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Beauv.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:409823-1: 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].