Puelia olyriformis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Franch.) Clayton
Source:
wcs
Year:
1966
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 20: 273 (1966)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000895568
Common Names
- Puelia olyriformis
- Olyriform puelia
- Puelia grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Puelia olyriformis (also called Olyriform puelia, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to tropical Africa. It grows in moist, lowland habitats, and has a tufted habit with narrow, linear leaves and small, spike-like inflorescences.
Uses & Benefits
Puelia olyriformis is used as a forage grass for livestock, as a soil stabilizer, and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Puelia olyriformis has small, yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and dark-brown in color. The seedlings are thin and have a light green color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Puelia olyriformis is a perennial grass native to North America. It is found in moist to wet meadows, marshes, and wet prairies. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in the spring or fall when the plant is actively growing. The divisions should be planted immediately and kept moist until established.
Where to Find Puelia olyriformis
Puelia olyriformis can be found in wet meadows, salt marshes, and coastal areas in North America, Europe, and Asia.
Puelia olyriformis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Puelia olyriformis?
Puelia olyriformis
What is the common name of Puelia olyriformis?
Olyriform puelia
Where is Puelia olyriformis found?
Australia
Species in the Puelia genus
Species in the Poaceae family
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References
Adrien René Franchet (1834-1900): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Franch.' 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:419210-1: 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].