Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
arundinaceum
ID:
399322

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Britton

Source:
wcs

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 21: 29 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000398654



Common Names

  • Dulichium arundinaceum
  • Arundinaceum Dulichium
  • Arundinaceum Orchid


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Description

Dulichium arundinaceum (also called three-way sedge, among many other common names) is a small perennial herb native to North America. It has a rosette of leaves and small white flowers. It grows in wet, boggy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Dulichium arundinaceum is a species of orchid native to Brazil. It is often used in landscaping and as an ornamental plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and stomach problems.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Dulichium arundinaceum var. arundinaceum
Dulichium arundinaceum var. boreale Lepage

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dulichium arundinaceum is a yellow, star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, slender plant with a single stem and small, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dulichium arundinaceum is a wetland grass native to North America. It is best grown in a wet, sunny location with moist soil. Propagation is done by seed or division of the rhizome. Seeds should be planted in a moist soil mix and kept moist until germination. The divisions should be planted in a moist soil mix and kept moist until established.

Where to Find Dulichium arundinaceum

Dulichium arundinaceum can be found in the Caribbean, including parts of Mexico, Cuba, and the Dominican Republic.

Dulichium arundinaceum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dulichium arundinaceum?

Dulichium arundinaceum

What is the common name of Dulichium arundinaceum?

Three-way Sedge

What type of habitat does Dulichium arundinaceum prefer?

It prefers moist, shady areas with acidic soil.

Species in the Dulichium genus

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

Nathaniel Lord Britton (1859-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Britton' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:85782-2: 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].