Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
ovata
ID:
895765

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hoppe) Deyl

Source:
wcs

Year:
1946

Citation Micro:
Opera Bot. Cech. 3: 223 (1946)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000895100



Common Names

  • Psilathera ovata
  • Ovate Bamboo
  • Japanese Dwarf Bamboo


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Description

Psilathera ovata (also called Oval-leaf Feather Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to tropical Africa. It grows in moist, shady areas, usually in grassland or woodland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Psilathera ovata is a popular ornamental plant that is used in gardens and landscaping. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, cough, and sore throat.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Psilathera ovata is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Psilathera ovata is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It is best propagated by cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and should be rooted in a moist, well-draining medium. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-draining medium and kept moist. Once established, it requires little water and can tolerate drought.

Where to Find Psilathera ovata

Psilathera ovata is native to India and can be found in the Western Ghats.

Psilathera ovata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Psilathera ovata?

Psilathera ovata

What is the common name of Psilathera ovata?

Ovate False Bamboo

What type of plant is Psilathera ovata?

Grass

Species in the Psilathera 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

David Heinrich Hoppe (1760-1846): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hoppe' in the authors string.
Miloš Deyl (1906-1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Deyl' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:418914-1: 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].