Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bullifera
ID:
426482

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.Raynal & Roessler

Source:
wcs

Year:
1977

Citation Micro:
Mitt. Bot. Staatssamml. München 13: 355 (1977)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000425814

Common Names

  • Bulbous Hairgrass
  • Bulbous Spear Grass
  • Bullifera Fescue

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Description

Fuirena bullifera (also called Bullrush, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to North America, Europe, and parts of Asia. It grows in wet areas, such as marshes, swamps, and other areas with standing water.

Uses & Benefits

Fuirena bullifera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, wounds, and ulcers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Fuirena bullifera is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, brown, oblong seed with a pointed end. The seedlings are small, green, grass-like plants.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Fuirena bullifera is a perennial grass that grows in clumps. It is native to Australia and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It has deep green leaves and produces small, white flowers in late summer and early autumn. Propagation is best done by division in early spring or late summer. The plant can be divided into several sections and replanted in the same area.

Where to Find Fuirena bullifera

Fuirena bullifera is native to Brazil, and can be found in the states of Bahia and Minas Gerais. It typically grows in wet areas, such as marshes and swamps.

Fuirena bullifera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Fuirena bullifera?

Fuirena bullifera

What is the common name of Fuirena bullifera?

Bullfern

What is the natural habitat of Fuirena bullifera?

Moist soils in tropical and subtropical regions

Species in the Fuirena genus

Fuirena abnormalis, Fuirena angolensis, Fuirena arenosa, Fuirena bernieri, Fuirena boreocoerulescens, Fuirena breviseta, Fuirena bullifera, Fuirena bushii, Fuirena camptotricha, Fuirena ciliaris, Fuirena claviseta, Fuirena coerulescens, Fuirena cuspidata, Fuirena ecklonii, Fuirena felicis, Fuirena hirsuta, Fuirena incompleta, Fuirena incrassata, Fuirena lainzii, Fuirena leptostachya, Fuirena longa, Fuirena microcarpa, Fuirena moritziana, Fuirena nudiflora, Fuirena nyasensis, Fuirena obcordata, Fuirena ochreata, Fuirena oedipus, Fuirena pachyrrhiza, Fuirena ponmudiensis, Fuirena pubescens, Fuirena pumila, Fuirena quercina, Fuirena repens, Fuirena rhizomatifera, Fuirena robusta, Fuirena sagittata, Fuirena scirpoidea, Fuirena simplex, Fuirena simpsonii, Fuirena somaliensis, Fuirena squarrosa, Fuirena stephani, Fuirena striatella, Fuirena stricta, Fuirena swamyi, Fuirena tenuis, Fuirena trilobites, Fuirena tuwensis, Fuirena umbellata,

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

Jean Raynal (1933-1979): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Raynal' in the authors string.
Helmut Roessler (b.1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roessler' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:308445-1: 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].