Oreobolus pumilio - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pumilio
ID:
482133
Status:
valid
Authors:
R.Br.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1810
Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Nov. Holland. : 236 (1810)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000481465
Common Names
- Pumilio Oreobolus
- Pumilio Pine
- Pumilio Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Oreobolus pumilio pumilio [unknown]
Description
Oreobolus pumilio (also called Dwarf Rush, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia. It is a small, perennial herb that grows in wet, marshy areas, typically in shallow water. It has thin, green stems with small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Oreobolus pumilio is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control and soil stabilization.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Oreobolus pumilio is small, white and star-shaped. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are short and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Oreobolus pumilio is a species of sedge native to the western Himalayas, from northern Pakistan east to western Nepal. It is a small perennial herb, growing to 10–20 cm tall. It is an adaptable species, growing in a variety of habitats from sea level to 3,500 m altitude. It can be propagated from seed, and is often used in landscaping projects.
Where to Find Oreobolus pumilio
Oreobolus pumilio is native to New Zealand and can be found in the North Island and South Island.
Oreobolus pumilio FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oreobolus pumilio?
Oreobolus pumilio
What is the common name of Oreobolus pumilio?
Dwarf Water-plantain
What is the natural range of Oreobolus pumilio?
Southwestern Europe
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
Robert Brown (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Br.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:311350-1: 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].