Oreobolus distichus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
distichus
ID:
481952
Status:
valid
Authors:
F.Muell.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1855
Citation Micro:
Trans. Philos. Soc. Victoria 1: 109 (1855)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000481284
Common Names
- Distichus Oreobolus
- Distichus Bamboo
- Distichus Woodrush
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Oreobolus distichus (also called Two-row Oreobolus, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to New Zealand. It is an evergreen shrub growing to 2–4 m tall, with a dense, rounded crown. The leaves are narrow, 2–4 cm long and 1–2 cm broad. The flowers are small, white, and fragrant, with five petals.
Uses & Benefits
Oreobolus distichus is used as an ornamental plant for landscaping, as well as for erosion control and soil stabilization.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Oreobolus distichus has small, white flowers and produces small, brown cones. The seeds are small and black. Seedlings are small and light green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Oreobolus distichus is a slow-growing, long-lived perennial that can reach up to 1 m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained, sandy soils. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be collected in the fall and stored in a cool, dry place until spring. Division should be done in the spring and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil.
Where to Find Oreobolus distichus
Oreobolus distichus can be found in the western United States, from California to Arizona.
Oreobolus distichus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oreobolus distichus?
Oreobolus distichus
What are the common names of Oreobolus distichus?
Two-leaved rush
What is the natural range of Oreobolus distichus?
North America and South America
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
Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:311340-1: 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].