Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
clarkei
ID:
341706

Status:
valid

Authors:
T.Koyama

Source:
wcs

Year:
1967

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 16: 49 (1967)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000341038



Common Names

  • Becquerelia clarkei
  • Clarke's Becquerelia
  • Clarke's Rush


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Description

Becquerelia clarkei (also called Clarke's Rush, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Australia, and is found in wetland and aquatic habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Becquerelia clarkei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of timber and for making furniture.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Becquerelia clarkei has small, yellow flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small, ovoid and dark brown. The seedlings are thin and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Becquerelia clarkei is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade and can tolerate a range of soil types. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Becquerelia clarkei

Becquerelia clarkei is native to Australia, and is found in wetland areas.

Becquerelia clarkei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Becquerelia clarkei?

Becquerelia clarkei

What is the family of Becquerelia clarkei?

Cyperaceae

What is the habitat of Becquerelia clarkei?

Wetlands, swamps, and marshes

Species in the Cyperaceae family

Abildgaardia mexicana, Abildgaardia ovata, Abildgaardia schoenoides, Abildgaardia triflora, Abildgaardia oxystachya, Abildgaardia odontocarpa, Abildgaardia macrantha, Abildgaardia fusiformis, Abildgaardia pachyptera, Actinoschoenus repens, Actinoschoenus yunnanensis, Actinoschoenus aphyllus, Actinoscirpus grossus, Afrotrilepis jaegeri, Afrotrilepis pilosa, Amphiscirpus nevadensis, Arthrostylis aphylla, Arthrostylis planiculmis, Becquerelia clarkei, Becquerelia cymosa, Becquerelia discolor, Becquerelia merkeliana, Becquerelia muricata, Becquerelia tuberculata, Bisboeckelera irrigua, Bisboeckelera longifolia, Bisboeckelera microcephala, Bisboeckelera vinacea, Blysmus compressus, Blysmus mongolicola, Blysmus rufus, Blysmus sinocompressus, Bolboschoenoplectus mariqueter, Bolboschoenus caldwellii, Bolboschoenus capensis, Bolboschoenus fluviatilis, Bolboschoenus glaucus, Bolboschoenus grandispicus, Bolboschoenus laticarpus, Bolboschoenus maritimus, Bolboschoenus medianus, Bolboschoenus nobilis, Bolboschoenus novae-angliae, Bolboschoenus planiculmis, Bolboschoenus robustus, Bolboschoenus schmidii, Bolboschoenus stagnicola, Bolboschoenus yagara, Bolboschoenus koshevnikovii, Bolboschoenus biconcavus,

References

Tetsuo Michael Koyama (b.1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Koyama' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:298044-1: 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].