Oplismenus undulatifolius
Wavy Leaf Basketgrass, Wavyleaf Basketgrass
Also known as: Hippagrostis undulatifolia (Ard.) Kuntze +16 more
- Hippagrostis undulatifolia (Ard.) Kuntze
- Oplismenus africanus var. capensis (Hochst.) Stapf
- Oplismenus africanus var. simplex Stapf
- Oplismenus capensis Hochst.
- Oplismenus hirtellus subsp. undulatifolius (Ard.) U.Scholz
- Oplismenus mollis (Domin) Clifford & G.P.Evans ex B.K.Simon
- Oplismenus simplex K.Schum.
- Oplismenus undulatifolius f. elongatus (Honda) Y.N.Lee
- Oplismenus undulatifolius f. japonicus (Kunth) T.Koyama ex W.T.Lee
- Oplismenus undulatifolius var. binatus S.L.Chen & Y.X.Jin
- Oplismenus undulatifolius var. elongatus Honda
- Oplismenus undulatifolius var. glaber S.L.Chen & Y.X.Jin
- Oplismenus undulatifolius var. mollis Domin
- Orthopogon bolosii Vayr.
- Orthopogon undulatifolius (Ard.) Spreng.
- Orthopogon undulatus Link
- Paniculum undulatifolium Ard.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Poaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or annual.
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Oplismenus undulatifolius (commonly known as Wavy-leaf basketgrass) is a grass within the Poaceae family. It originates in Africa, Temperate Asia, Tropical Asia, Australasia, and Europe. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant Type
Annual
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA, ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL, AUSTRALASIA, EUROPE
Regions (WGSRPD)
Australia, Caucasus, China, East Tropical Africa, Eastern Asia, Indian Subcontinent, Indo-China, Malesia, Middle Europe, Northeast Tropical Africa, Papuasia, South Tropical Africa, Southeastern Europe, Southern Africa, Southwestern Europe, West-Central Tropical Africa, Western Asia, Western Indian Ocean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Assam, Bangladesh, Botswana, Cameroon, Cape Provinces, China North-Central, China South-Central, China Southeast, East Himalaya, Ethiopia, India, Iran, Italy, Japan, Jawa, Kenya, Korea, KwaZulu-Natal, Lesser Sunda Is., Madagascar, Malawi, Maluku, Mauritius, Mozambique, Nansei-shoto, Nepal, New Guinea, New South Wales, North Caucasus, Northern Provinces, Pakistan, Philippines, Queensland, Réunion, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sulawesi, Swaziland, Switzerland, Taiwan, Tanzania, Thailand, Transcaucasus, Turkey, West Himalaya, Yugoslavia, Zambia, Zaïre, Zimbabwe
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Delaware, Maryland, Virginia