Oreobolus venezuelensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
venezuelensis
ID:
482184
Status:
valid
Authors:
Steyerm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1949
Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Venez. Ci. Nat. 11: 308 (1949)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000481516
Common Names
- Oreobolus venezuelensis
- Venezuelan Oreobolus
- Venezuelan Bog Rush
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- Oreobolus obtusangulus borealis C.B.Clarke [unknown]
Description
Oreobolus venezuelensis (also called Venezuelan Rush, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South 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 venezuelensis is used for erosion control, as an ornamental plant, and for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Oreobolus venezuelensis is a small, yellowish-green flower. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single cotyledon.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Oreobolus venezuelensis is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It can tolerate temperatures down to -20°F (-29°C) and is drought tolerant once established.
Where to Find Oreobolus venezuelensis
Oreobolus venezuelensis is native to South America. It is found in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.
Oreobolus venezuelensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oreobolus venezuelensis?
Oreobolus venezuelensis
What is the common name of Oreobolus venezuelensis?
Venezuelan Oreobolus
What is the natural habitat of Oreobolus venezuelensis?
Venezuela
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
Julian Alfred Steyermark (1909-1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steyerm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:311353-1: 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].