Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
robustus
ID:
342385

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Pursh) Soják

Source:
wcs

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Cas. Nár. Mus., Odd. Prír. 141: 63 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000341717



Common Names

  • Bolboschoenus robustus
  • Robust Reed Canary Grass
  • Robust Reed Grass


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Description

Bolboschoenus robustus (also called robust bulrush, among many other common names) is a perennial grass-like plant with long, narrow leaves. It is native to Eurasia, and is typically found in wetland habitats such as marshes, swamps, and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Bolboschoenus robustus is used for erosion control, as an ornamental plant, and as a food source for waterfowl.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bolboschoenus robustus has small, yellow-green flowers that are clustered in the axils of the leaves. The seeds are small, black and triangular in shape. The seedlings are slender with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bolboschoenus robustus 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 robustus

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

Bolboschoenus robustus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bolboschoenus robustus?

Bolboschoenus robustus

What is the common name of Bolboschoenus robustus?

Robust bulrush

What is the natural habitat of Bolboschoenus robustus?

It is found in wet meadows, marshes, and along the edges of ponds and streams

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.
Frederick Traugott Pursh (1774-1820): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pursh' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1182077-2: 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].