Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
caldwellii
ID:
342349

Status:
valid

Authors:
(V.J.Cook) Soják

Source:
wcs

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Čas. Nár. Mus., Odd. Přír. 141: 62 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000341681

Common Names

  • Bolboschoenus caldwellii
  • Caldwell's Reed Canary Grass
  • Caldwell's Reed Grass

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Description

Bolboschoenus caldwellii (also called Caldwell's Bulrush, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It has a rhizome root system and grows in moist, shady habitats such as wetlands and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Bolboschoenus caldwellii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a flavoring agent in food and beverages.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bolboschoenus caldwellii has small, yellow flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are slender with narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bolboschoenus caldwellii is a perennial grass native to Eurasia. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in a wide range of soils.

Where to Find Bolboschoenus caldwellii

Bolboschoenus caldwellii can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, including India, China, Thailand, and Indonesia.

Bolboschoenus caldwellii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bolboschoenus caldwellii?

Bolboschoenus caldwellii

What is the common name of Bolboschoenus caldwellii?

Caldwell's bulrush

What is the natural habitat of Bolboschoenus caldwellii?

Tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia

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

Jiří Soják (1936-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Soják' in the authors string.
Varner James Cook (1904-1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'V.J.Cook' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:298088-1: 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].