Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sinocompressus
ID:
342253

Status:
valid

Authors:
Tang & F.T.Wang

Source:
wcs

Year:
1961

Citation Micro:
Fl. Reipubl. Popularis Sin. 11: 41, 224 (1961)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000341585



Common Names

  • Blysmus sinocompressus
  • Chinese Blysmus
  • Chinese Flat Sedge


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Description

Blysmus sinocompressus (also called 'Sinocompressus', among many other common names) is a small, perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a creeping habit and grows up to 10 cm in height. Its leaves are ovate-lanceolate and its flowers are white or pink in color. It grows in moist soils and is found in grasslands, open woodlands and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Blysmus sinocompressus is a medicinal plant used to treat digestive problems, skin diseases, and respiratory issues. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Blysmus sinocompressus var. sinocompressus
Blysmus sinocompressus var. nodosus Tang & F.T.Wang
Blysmus sinocompressus var. tenuifolius Tang & F.T.Wang

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Blysmus sinocompressus is a yellow, star-shaped flower, with 5 petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, shiny seed. The seedlings are small, dark green and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Blysmus sinocompressus: This species is propagated by seed. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny location. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize every few weeks. Prune regularly to maintain a neat shape and to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Blysmus sinocompressus

Blysmus sinocompressus is native to South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Brazil.

Blysmus sinocompressus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Blysmus sinocompressus?

Blysmus sinocompressus

What are the common names of Blysmus sinocompressus?

Chinese Blysmus

What is the habitat of Blysmus sinocompressus?

It is found in wet meadows, marshes, and other wet areas in China.

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

Tsin Tang (1897-1984): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tang' in the authors string.
Fa Tsuan Wang (1899-1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.T.Wang' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:298084-1: 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].