Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
merkeliana
ID:
341725

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nees

Source:
wcs

Year:
1842

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 2(1): 191 (1842)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000341057

Common Names

  • Becquerelia merkeliana
  • Merkel's Becquerelia
  • Merkel's Rush

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Description

Becquerelia merkeliana (also called Merkel'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 merkeliana 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 merkeliana 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 merkeliana 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 merkeliana

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

Becquerelia merkeliana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Becquerelia merkeliana?

Becquerelia merkeliana

What is the family of Becquerelia merkeliana?

Cyperaceae

What is the habitat of Becquerelia merkeliana?

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

Christian Gottfried Daniel Nees von Esenbeck (1776-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nees' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:298053-1: 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].