Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
surculosa
ID:
1320106

Status:
valid

Authors:
Muasya, Reynders & Goetgh.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
S. African J. Bot. 78: 113 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001332560



Common Names

  • Dracoscirpoides
  • Surculosa
  • Surculosa Dracoscirpoides


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Description

Dracoscirpoides surculosa (also called Surculose Dracoscirpoides, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Cyperaceae. It is native to China, Japan, and Korea. It is found in wet places.

Uses & Benefits

Dracoscirpoides surculosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dracoscirpoides surculosa is a small, yellow flower with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and round-shaped. Its seedlings have two, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dracoscirpoides surculosa is a low-growing, evergreen, perennial shrub that grows up to 30 cm in height. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. Propagate by seed or cuttings in spring or summer.

Where to Find Dracoscirpoides surculosa

Dracoscirpoides surculosa is found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Dracoscirpoides surculosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dracoscirpoides surculosa?

Dracoscirpoides surculosa

What is the natural habitat of Dracoscirpoides surculosa?

Dracoscirpoides surculosa is native to tropical Africa.

What are the common uses of Dracoscirpoides surculosa?

Dracoscirpoides surculosa is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.

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

Paul Goetghebeur (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Goetgh.' in the authors string.
A. Muthama Muasya (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Muasya' in the authors string.
Marc Reynders: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Reynders' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77118150-1: 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].