Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
capensis
ID:
342350

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

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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.

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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 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

Josef Holub (1930-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Holub' in the authors string.
Nicolaas Laurens Burman (1733-1793): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Burm.f.' in the authors string.
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].