Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
discolor
ID:
341710

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kunth

Source:
wcs

Year:
1837

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. 2: 362 (1837)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000341042

Common Names

  • Becquerelia discolor
  • Discolored Becquerelia
  • Discolored Rush

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Description

Becquerelia discolor (also called Two-coloured 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 discolor 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

The flower of Becquerelia discolor has five white petals and a yellow center. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and fragile.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Becquerelia discolor 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 discolor

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

Becquerelia discolor FAQ

What is the scientific name of Becquerelia discolor?

Becquerelia discolor

What is the family of Becquerelia discolor?

Cyperaceae

What is the habitat of Becquerelia discolor?

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

Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:298047-1: 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].