Status:
valid
Authors:
(Lam.) S.G.Sm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1995
Citation Micro:
Novon 5: 101 (1995)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000341690
Common Names
- Bolboschoenus glaucus
- Glaucous Reed Canary Grass
- Glaucous Reed Grass
Synonyms
- Scirpus maritimus tuberosus (Desf.) Roem. & Schult. [unknown]
- Scirpus maritimus macrostachys (Willd.) Junge [unknown]
Description
Bolboschoenus glaucus (also called Glaucous 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 glaucus is used for erosion control, as an ornamental plant, and as a food source for waterfowl.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bolboschoenus glaucus 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 glaucus is a perennial grass native to wetlands and marshes. It prefers full sun and moist soil. Propagation is usually done by division or seed. Division should be done in the spring or fall. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-draining potting mix. Once established, the plants can be divided every few years.
Where to Find Bolboschoenus glaucus
Bolboschoenus glaucus can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, including India, China, Thailand, and Indonesia.
Bolboschoenus glaucus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bolboschoenus glaucus?
Bolboschoenus glaucus
What is the common name of Bolboschoenus glaucus?
Glaucus bulrush
What is the natural habitat of Bolboschoenus glaucus?
It is found in wet meadows, marshes, and along the edges of ponds and streams
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:982498-1: 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].