Wavy-leaf basket grass

Wavy-leaf basket grass (Oplismenus undulatifolius)

Wavy-leaf basket grass, also known as Slender panicgrass, Australian basketgrass

Wavy-leaf basket grass (Oplismenus undulatifolius) is a perennial plant indigenous to regions of Asia, Australia, and southern Africa. In these native habitats, it thrives in forest understories and shaded areas, playing a key ecological role by providing ground cover and reducing soil erosion. It also serves as a crucial food source for various butterfly species.

Key Facts About Wavy-leaf basket grass

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Attributes of Wavy-leaf basket grass

Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Grass
Plant Height
15 cm to 50 cm
Spread
15-45 cm
Leaf Color
Green
Flower Size
2 cm to 8 cm
Flower Color
White Pink

Scientific Classification of Wavy-leaf basket grass

Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Monocotyledons
Order
Poales
Family
Grass
Genus
basket grass
Species
Wavy-leaf basket grass