Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
hexandra
ID:
367882

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nees) Browning

Source:
wcs

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
S. African J. Bot. 62: 250 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000367214



Common Names

  • Cyathocoma hexandra
  • Six-Stamened Cyathocoma
  • Six-Stamened Cyathocoma Grass


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Description

Cyathocoma hexandra (also called Six-stamened Cyathocoma, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb native to Australia. It has linear leaves and white flowers. It grows in sandy or loamy soils in open woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Cyathocoma hexandra is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used to stabilize soil and control erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cyathocoma hexandra has small yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyathocoma hexandra is a low-growing, evergreen perennial with a spreading habit. It is native to South Africa and is hardy in USDA zones 9-11. It can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade.

Where to Find Cyathocoma hexandra

Cyathocoma hexandra is native to South America and can be found in wet, marshy areas.

Cyathocoma hexandra FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyathocoma hexandra?

Cyathocoma hexandra

What is the common name of Cyathocoma hexandra?

Hexandrous Cyathocoma

What is the natural habitat of Cyathocoma hexandra?

It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia

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

Christian Gottfried Daniel Nees von Esenbeck (1776-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nees' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:992994-1: 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].