Oreobolus tholicarpus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tholicarpus
ID:
482173
Status:
valid
Authors:
D.I.Morris
Source:
wcs
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Muelleria 15: 28 (2001)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000481505
Common Names
- Oreobolo Tholicarpus
- Oreobolo di Tholicarpus
- Oreobolo di Tholicarpi
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Oreobolus tholicarpus (also called Tholicarpus 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 tholicarpus is used for erosion control, as an ornamental plant, and for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Oreobolus tholicarpus 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 tholicarpus 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 tholicarpus
Oreobolus tholicarpus is native to South America. It is found in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.
Oreobolus tholicarpus FAQ
What is the native range of Oreobolus tholicarpus?
The native range of Oreobolus tholicarpus is the Mediterranean region.
What is the typical height of Oreobolus tholicarpus?
Oreobolus tholicarpus typically grows to a height of 15-20 feet.
What is the typical lifespan of Oreobolus tholicarpus?
Oreobolus tholicarpus typically has a lifespan of up to 100 years.
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
Dennis Ivor Morris (1924-2005): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.I.Morris' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:20000837-1: 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].