Wavyleaf basketgrass
Oplismenus undulatifolius P.Beauv.
Oplismenus undulatifolius, commonly known as wavyleaf basketgrass, is a perennial grass in the Poaceae family. It is native to Eurasia, from Southern Europe to Southern Asia, and has become invasive in several regions. It is now present in countries including Pakistan, China, Japan, Korea, India, Australia, and South Africa, as well as in the Mid-Atlantic United States. The species was first described in 1812 by P.Beauv. It is not divided into subspecies according to the Catalogue of Life.
Description
Oplismenus undulatifolius is a grass species that has spread beyond its native range due to its invasive characteristics. It is found in a wide range of countries, including parts of Africa, Asia, and the Americas. Its distribution includes regions such as Botswana, Cameroon, China, Ethiopia, India, Iran, Italy, Japan, Kenya, Korea, and the United States. The species is known for its ability to establish in disturbed habitats and compete with native vegetation.
Other common names
Wavyleaf basketgrass
Distribution
FR · Hawaii · conterminous 48 United States · Assam · 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 · Maryland · Mauritius · Mozambique · Nansei-shoto · Nepal · New Guinea
