Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
thwaitesii
ID:
882852

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
Handb. Fl. Ceylon 5: 169 (1900)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000882187



Common Names

  • Oplismenus thwaitesii
  • Basket Grass
  • Creeping Basket Grass


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Description

Oplismenus thwaitesii (also called Thwaites' Oplismenus, among many other common names) is a perennial grass with short, creeping rhizomes and erect culms. It is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of the world, and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Oplismenus thwaitesii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to stabilize soil in areas of high erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Oplismenus thwaitesii is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, narrow, and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oplismenus thwaitesii is a perennial grass that is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It 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 flooding.

Where to Find Oplismenus thwaitesii

Oplismenus thwaitesii is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Oplismenus thwaitesii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oplismenus thwaitesii?

Oplismenus thwaitesii

What is the common name of Oplismenus thwaitesii?

Thwaitesii

What is the growth habit of Oplismenus thwaitesii?

It is a perennial grass with a clumping growth habit

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

Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:409924-1: 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].