Oryzopsis asperifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Michx.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1803
Citation Micro:
Fl. Bor.-Amer. 1: 51 (1803)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000882482
Common Names
- Oryzopsis asperifolia
- Rough-leaved Oryzopsis
- Rough-leaved Ricegrass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Oryzopsis asperifolia (also called Asperifolia ricegrass, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the grass family. It is native to China, and is found in forests, thickets, and grasslands. It grows to a height of 0.5–1 m, with culms up to 2 cm in diameter.
Uses & Benefits
Oryzopsis asperifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Oryzopsis asperifolia has small, yellow flowers that bloom in the summer. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are short and have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Oryzopsis asperifolia is a cool season, clump-forming grass that is native to the western United States. It grows best in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the fall and will germinate in the spring. Division can be done in the spring or fall.
Where to Find Oryzopsis asperifolia
Oryzopsis asperifolia is native to the western United States, from California to Montana.
Oryzopsis asperifolia FAQ
What are the common names of Oryzopsis asperifolia?
Rough-leaved Rice
What is the distribution of Oryzopsis asperifolia?
It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia.
What is the growth habit of Oryzopsis asperifolia?
It is an annual grass that grows up to 1 m in height.
Species in the Oryzopsis 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
André Michaux (1746-1802): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Michx.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:325232-2: 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].