Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
acaulis
ID:
493711

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Phil.) Goetgh. & D.A.Simpson

Source:
wcs

Year:
1991

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 46: 175 (1991)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000493043



Common Names

  • Phylloscirpus acaulis
  • Stemless Phylloscirpus
  • Stemless Bulrush


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Description

Phylloscirpus acaulis (also called 'Acaulescent Phylloscirpus', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Andes Mountains in South America. It typically grows in moist, grassy areas, such as meadows, and can reach heights of up to 1.5 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Phylloscirpus acaulis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and skin diseases.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Phylloscirpus acaulis sub. acaulis
Phylloscirpus acaulis sub. pachycaulis Dhooge & Goetgh.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Phylloscirpus acaulis has small white flowers, with a single seed per fruit. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phylloscirpus acaulis is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 4 m in height. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed, cuttings, or layering.

Where to Find Phylloscirpus acaulis

Phylloscirpus acaulis is native to South America. It can be found in tropical and subtropical climates.

Phylloscirpus acaulis FAQ

What is the common name of Phylloscirpus acaulis?

Stemless Phylloscirpus

What is the natural habitat of Phylloscirpus acaulis?

Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests

What is the distribution range of Phylloscirpus acaulis?

South America

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

Rodolfo Amando Philippi (1808-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Phil.' in the authors string.
Paul Goetghebeur (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Goetgh.' in the authors string.
David Alan Simpson (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.A.Simpson' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:282771-2: 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].