Oreobolus cleefii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cleefii
ID:
481932
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.E.Mora
Source:
wcs
Year:
1987
Citation Micro:
Acad. Colomb. Cienc., Ser. J.A. Lleras 1: 165 (1987)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000481264
Common Names
- Cleefii Oreobolus
- Cleefii Bamboo
- Cleefii Woodrush
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Oreobolus cleefii (also called Cleef's 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 cleefii is used as an ornamental plant for landscaping, as well as for erosion control and soil stabilization.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Oreobolus cleefii has small, white flowers that are clustered in groups of three or four. Its seeds are small and winged, and its seedlings are small and slender.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Oreobolus cleefii is a slow-growing evergreen perennial that can reach heights of up to 30 cm (12 in). It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division of the clumps in the spring or by seed, which should be sown in the fall in a cold frame.
Where to Find Oreobolus cleefii
Oreobolus cleefii is native to China and can be found in the provinces of Sichuan, Yunnan, and Guizhou.
Oreobolus cleefii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oreobolus cleefii?
Oreobolus cleefii
What type of plant is Oreobolus cleefii?
Herbaceous perennial
Where is Oreobolus cleefii native to?
South 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
Luis Eduardo Mora-Osejo (1931-2004): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.E.Mora' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:934126-1: 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].