Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
oplismenoides
ID:
895068

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hack.) Clayton

Source:
wcs

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 42: 403 (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000894403



Common Names

  • Poecilostachys oplismenoides
  • Oplismenus-Like Poecilostachys
  • Oplismenus-Like Poecilostachys Grass


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Description

Poecilostachys oplismenoides (also called Oplismenoides St. John's-wort, among many other common names) is an evergreen, perennial herbaceous plant with small, yellow flowers and narrow, linear leaves. It is native to Madagascar and is found in dry, open woods and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Poecilostachys oplismenoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used to stabilize soil in areas prone to erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Poecilostachys oplismenoides is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and green with thin stems and small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Poecilostachys oplismenoides can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a light, well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plants should be divided every 3-4 years to maintain vigor.

Where to Find Poecilostachys oplismenoides

Poecilostachys oplismenoides can be found in Madagascar.

Poecilostachys oplismenoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Poecilostachys oplismenoides?

Poecilostachys oplismenoides

What is the common name of Poecilostachys oplismenoides?

Oplismenoides Poecilostachys

Where is Poecilostachys oplismenoides found?

It is found in Madagascar

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

Eduard Hackel (1850-1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hack.' in the authors string.
William Derek Clayton (b.1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Clayton' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:943902-1: 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].