Status:
valid
Authors:
(Burm.f.) Holub
Source:
wcs
Year:
1983
Citation Micro:
Folia Geobot. Phytotax. 18: 204 (1983)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000341682
Common Names
- Bolboschoenus capensis
- Cape Reed Canary Grass
- Cape Reed Grass
Description
Bolboschoenus capensis (also called Cape Bulrush, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has a rhizome root system and grows in moist, shady habitats such as wetlands and riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Bolboschoenus capensis 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 capensis has small, yellow flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are slender with narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bolboschoenus capensis 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 capensis
Bolboschoenus capensis can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, including India, China, Thailand, and Indonesia.
Bolboschoenus capensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bolboschoenus capensis?
Bolboschoenus capensis
What is the common name of Bolboschoenus capensis?
Cape bulrush
What is the natural habitat of Bolboschoenus capensis?
Tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia
Species in the Bolboschoenus genus
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,
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:912158-1: 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].