Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kuekenthalii
ID:
482023

Status:
valid

Authors:
Steenis ex Kük.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1938

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 44: 187 (1938)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000481355



Common Names

  • Kuekenthal's Oreobolus
  • Kuekenthal Oreobolus
  • Kuekenthal's Rush


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Description

Oreobolus kuekenthalii (also called Kuekenthal Oreobolus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Cyperaceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region, where it grows in dry, rocky areas with other grasses and shrubs. It is a small to medium-sized plant, reaching up to 30 cm tall, with a stem up to 5 cm diameter.

Uses & Benefits

Oreobolus kuekenthalii is used for landscaping, timber production, and for soil stabilization and erosion control. It is also used as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Oreobolus kuekenthalii has small, white flowers, with a cone-like shape. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and slender.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oreobolus kuekenthalii is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America. It is a low-growing plant with a creeping habit and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination.

Where to Find Oreobolus kuekenthalii

Oreobolus kuekenthalii can be found in the tropical regions of Central and South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

Oreobolus kuekenthalii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oreobolus kuekenthalii?

Oreobolus kuekenthalii

What is the common name of Oreobolus kuekenthalii?

Kuekenthal's Oreobolus

What is the natural habitat of Oreobolus kuekenthalii?

Forests, grasslands, and scrublands

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:311345-1: 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].