Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
setifera
ID:
358384

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ridl.) Gilly

Source:
wcs

Year:
1943

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 5: 14 (1943)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000357716



Common Names

  • Coleochloa setifera
  • Hairy Coleochloa
  • Coleochloa


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Description

Coleochloa setifera (also called Bristly Stonewort, among many other common names) is a species of aquatic plant native to Europe and Asia. It is a small, perennial plant with short, slender stems and small, oval leaves. It grows in shallow, still waters, such as ponds, lakes, and slow-moving streams.

Uses & Benefits

Coleochloa setifera is used for erosion control and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Coleochloa setifera sub. setifera
Coleochloa setifera sub. glabrescens Hoenselaar & D.A.Simpson

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Coleochloa setifera has small, white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and thin, with a single, slender stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Coleochloa setifera can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny position. Division should be done in spring or autumn. It is best to divide the clumps when the plant is dormant.

Where to Find Coleochloa setifera

Coleochloa setifera can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including India, Africa, and South America.

Coleochloa setifera FAQ

What are the common names of Coleochloa setifera?

Coleochloa setifera is commonly known as the African Teak.

What is the natural habitat of Coleochloa setifera?

Coleochloa setifera is native to Africa.

What is the growth rate of Coleochloa setifera?

Coleochloa setifera has a moderate growth rate of 13-24 inches per year.

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

Henry Nicholas Ridley (1855-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ridl.' in the authors string.
Charles Louis Gilly (b.1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gilly' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:303570-1: 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].