Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ambiguus
ID:
481913

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kük. & Steenis

Source:
wcs

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenzorg , sér. 3, 14: 48 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000481245



Common Names

  • Ambiguus Oreobolus
  • Ambiguus Bamboo
  • Ambiguus Woodrush


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Description

Oreobolus ambiguus (also called ambiguous rush, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to South Africa. It has long, narrow 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 ambiguus is a perennial grass used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for its antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, and analgesic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Oreobolus ambiguus 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Oreobolus ambiguus 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 ambiguus

Oreobolus ambiguus is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Sichuan, Yunnan, and Guizhou.

Oreobolus ambiguus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oreobolus ambiguus?

Oreobolus ambiguus

What type of plant is Oreobolus ambiguus?

Herbaceous perennial

Where is Oreobolus ambiguus native to?

South Africa

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

Georg Kükenthal (1864-1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kük.' in the authors string.
Cornelis Gijsbert Gerrit Jan van Steenis (1901-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steenis' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:311337-1: 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].