Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Boraginales
Species:
tibetica
ID:
520044

Status:
valid

Authors:
Benth.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1876

Citation Micro:
Gen. Pl. [Bentham & Hooker f.] 2(2): 846. 1876 [May 1876]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000519376



Common Names

  • Tibetan Beak-rush
  • Tibetan Rhynchospora
  • Tibetan Needle-grass


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Synonyms

  • Actinocarya kansuensis (W.T.Wang) W.T.Wang [unknown]
  • Glochidocaryum kansuense W.T.Wang [unknown]

Description

Actinocarya tibetica (also called Tibetan Beak-Rush, among many other common names) is a perennial grass-like plant native to wetlands and moist meadows in North America. It has narrow, grass-like leaves and small, white flowers. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and grows best in full sun or partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Actinocarya tibetica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its leaves are used to make tea and its fruits are edible and can be used to make jams and jellies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Actinocarya tibetica has small, white flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Actinocarya tibetica is a deciduous, woody vine that can grow up to 10 m (33 ft) in length. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Actinocarya tibetica

Actinocarya tibetica can be found in the Himalayan region of India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Tibet.

Actinocarya tibetica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Actinocarya tibetica?

Actinocarya tibetica

What is the common name of Actinocarya tibetica?

Tibetan Actinocarya

Where is Actinocarya tibetica native to?

Tibet

Species in the Actinocarya genus

Species in the Boraginaceae family

Actinocarya acaulis, Actinocarya tibetica, Adelocaryum coelestinum, Adelocaryum flexuosum, Adelocaryum malabaricum, Adelocaryum nebulicola, Adelocaryum lambertianum, Aegonychon purpurocaeruleum, Aegonychon zollingeri, Aegonychon purpurea-coeruleum, Aegonychon calabricum, Aegonychon calabrum, Afrotysonia africana, Afrotysonia glochidiata, Afrotysonia pilosicaulis, Alkanna amana, Alkanna angustifolia, Alkanna areolata, Alkanna attilae, Alkanna aucheriana, Alkanna auranitica, Alkanna bracteosa, Alkanna caliensis, Alkanna cappadocica, Alkanna confusa, Alkanna corcyrensis, Alkanna cordifolia, Alkanna dumanii, Alkanna frigida, Alkanna froedinii, Alkanna galilaea, Alkanna graeca, Alkanna haussknechtii, Alkanna hellenica, Alkanna hirsutissima, Alkanna hispida, Alkanna incana, Alkanna intercedens, Alkanna jordanovii, Alkanna kotschyana, Alkanna leiocarpa, Alkanna leptophylla, Alkanna lutea, Alkanna macrophylla, Alkanna macrosiphon, Alkanna maleolens, Alkanna megacarpa, Alkanna methanaea, Alkanna milliana, Alkanna mughlae,

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