Oreobolus strictus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
strictus
ID:
482163
Status:
valid
Authors:
Berggr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1877
Citation Micro:
Minneskr. Fisiog. Sallks. Lund 8: 25 (1877)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000481495
Common Names
- Strictus Oreobolus
- Strictus Pine
- Strictus Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Oreobolus strictus (also called Strict Rush, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to North America. It grows up to 0.5 meters in height and has a stem diameter of up to 0.2 meters. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and grows in a variety of habitats, from sea level to high elevations.
Uses & Benefits
Oreobolus strictus 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 strictus has small, white flowers that produce small, wingless seeds. The seedlings have a single taproot and a tuft of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Oreobolus strictus can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in the summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Both methods require full sun and regular watering.
Where to Find Oreobolus strictus
Oreobolus strictus can be found in South Africa.
Oreobolus strictus FAQ
What is the common name of Oreobolus strictus?
Strict Oreobolus
What is the natural habitat of Oreobolus strictus?
Tropical rainforests
What is the scientific name of Oreobolus strictus?
Oreobolus strictus
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
Sven Berggren (1837-1917): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Berggr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:311352-1: 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].