Oreobolus goeppingeri - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
goeppingeri
ID:
481985
Status:
valid
Authors:
Suess.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1942
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 72: 289 (1942)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000481317
Common Names
- Goeppinger's Oreobolus
- Goeppinger's Oreobolus
- Goeppinger's Oreobolus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Oreobolus goeppingeri (also called African rush, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Africa. It has long, slender leaves and grows in wet areas, such as marshes, swamps, and other wetland habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Oreobolus goeppingeri is used in landscaping and as a windbreak. It is also used in the production of paper, lumber, and fuel.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Oreobolus goeppingeri is a small, white, bell-shaped flower, the seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed, and the seedlings are small and dark green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Oreobolus goeppingeri is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach heights of up to 5 feet. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, although cuttings can also be used.
Where to Find Oreobolus goeppingeri
Oreobolus goeppingeri is native to South America.
Oreobolus goeppingeri FAQ
What are the common names of Oreobolus goeppingeri?
Common names of Oreobolus goeppingeri include African Cane, African Wiregrass, and African Spear Grass.
What is the growth habit of Oreobolus goeppingeri?
Oreobolus goeppingeri is a perennial grass with a clumping growth habit.
What is the climate range of Oreobolus goeppingeri?
Oreobolus goeppingeri is native to tropical and subtropical regions, and is tolerant of a wide range of climates.
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
Karl Suessenguth (1893-1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Suess.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:311343-1: 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].