Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
cymosa
ID:
341707

Status:
valid

Authors:
Brongn.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1833

Citation Micro:
Voy. Monde , Phan.: 161 (1833)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000341039



Common Names

  • Becquerelia cymosa
  • Cymose Becquerelia
  • Cymose Rush


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Synonyms

  • Becquerelia cymosa cymosa [unknown]

Description

Becquerelia cymosa (also called Cymose 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 cymosa 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 cymosa 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 cymosa 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 cymosa

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

Becquerelia cymosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Becquerelia cymosa?

Becquerelia cymosa

What is the family of Becquerelia cymosa?

Cyperaceae

What is the habitat of Becquerelia cymosa?

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

Adolphe-Théodore Brongniart (1801-1876): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brongn.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:298046-1: 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].