Oreobolus acutifolius - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
acutifolius
ID:
481909
Status:
valid
Authors:
S.T.Blake
Source:
wcs
Year:
1969
Citation Micro:
Contr. Queensland Herb. 8: 39 (1969)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000481241
Common Names
- Acutifolius Oreobolus
- Acutifolius Bamboo
- Acutifolius Woodrush
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Oreobolus acutifolius (also called sharp-leaved rush, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to South Africa. It has narrow, pointed leaves and produces small, yellow-green flowers. It is typically found in moist, sandy soils and is tolerant of drought and salt spray.
Uses & Benefits
Oreobolus acutifolius is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Oreobolus acutifolius is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, triangular-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with two to three pairs of needle-like leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Oreobolus acutifolius is a small evergreen shrub that grows up to 3 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be sown in a cold frame in early spring. The seedlings should be transplanted to their permanent positions in late spring or early summer.
Where to Find Oreobolus acutifolius
Oreobolus acutifolius is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Sichuan, Yunnan, and Guizhou.
Oreobolus acutifolius FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oreobolus acutifolius?
Oreobolus acutifolius
What type of plant is Oreobolus acutifolius?
Herbaceous perennial
Where is Oreobolus acutifolius native to?
Eastern and southern Africa
Species in the Oreobolus genus
Oreobolus acutifolius, Oreobolus ambiguus, Oreobolus cleefii, Oreobolus distichus, Oreobolus ecuadorensis, Oreobolus furcatus, Oreobolus goeppingeri, Oreobolus impar, Oreobolus kuekenthalii, Oreobolus obtusangulus, Oreobolus oligocephalus, Oreobolus oxycarpus, Oreobolus pectinatus, Oreobolus pumilio, Oreobolus strictus, Oreobolus tholicarpus, Oreobolus venezuelensis,
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
Stanley Thatcher Blake (1910-1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.T.Blake' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:311336-1: 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].