Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
obtusangulus
ID:
482035

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gaudich.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat. (Paris) 5: 99 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000481367



Common Names

  • Obtusangulus Oreobolus
  • Obtusangulus Rush
  • Obtusangulus's Oreobolus


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Description

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

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Oreobolus obtusangulus sub. obtusangulus
Oreobolus obtusangulus sub. unispicus O.Seberg

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Oreobolus obtusangulus are small, yellow-green in color, and appear in clusters. The seeds are small and winged, and the seedlings are slender and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Oreobolus obtusangulus is a perennial grass that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°F (-29°C). Prune in late winter to shape the plant and remove any dead or diseased stems.

Where to Find Oreobolus obtusangulus

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

Oreobolus obtusangulus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Oreobolus obtusangulus?

Oreobolus obtusangulus

What is the common name of Oreobolus obtusangulus?

Blunt-angled Oreobolus

What is the natural habitat of Oreobolus obtusangulus?

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

Charles Gaudichaud-Beaupré (1789-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gaudich.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:281696-2: 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].