Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
paradoxa
ID:
342956

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Spreng.) Lindm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
Bih. Kongl. Svenska Vetensk.-Akad. Handl. 26(9): 17 (1900)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000342288



Common Names

  • Bulbostylis paradoxa
  • Paradoxa Bulbostylis
  • Paradoxa's Bulbostylis


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Description

Bulbostylis paradoxa (also called Paradox Beak-sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial sedge of the Cyperaceae family. It is native to tropical Africa, Asia, and Australia. It typically grows in wet places, such as marshes, swamps, and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Bulbostylis paradoxa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bulbostylis paradoxa has small, yellow flowers with 3 petals and 6 stamens. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bulbostylis paradoxa can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Bulbostylis paradoxa

Bulbostylis paradoxa is found in tropical and subtropical areas of Asia, Africa, and the Americas.

Bulbostylis paradoxa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bulbostylis paradoxa?

Bulbostylis paradoxa

What is the common name of Bulbostylis paradoxa?

No common name

What is the natural habitat of Bulbostylis paradoxa?

Dry, sandy soils

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

Kurt Polycarp Joachim Sprengel (1766-1833): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spreng.' in the authors string.
Carl Axel Magnus Lindman (1856-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1089717-2: 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].