Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
schmidii
ID:
342386

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Raymond) Holub

Source:
wcs

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
Folia Geobot. Phytotax. 8: 176 (1973)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000341718

Common Names

  • Bolboschoenus schmidii
  • Schmidii Reed Canary Grass
  • Schmidii Reed Grass

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Description

Bolboschoenus schmidii (also called Schmid's 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 schmidii is used for erosion control, as an ornamental plant, and as a food source for waterfowl.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bolboschoenus schmidii 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 schmidii 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 schmidii

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

Bolboschoenus schmidii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bolboschoenus schmidii?

Bolboschoenus schmidii

What is the common name of Bolboschoenus schmidii?

Schmidt's bulrush

What is the natural habitat of Bolboschoenus schmidii?

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

Josef Holub (1930-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Holub' in the authors string.
Louis-Florent-Marcel Raymond (1915-1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Raymond' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:298103-1: 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].