Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
boliviensis
ID:
493727

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Barros) Dhooge & Goetgh.

Source:
wcs

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Novon 14: 282 (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000493059



Common Names

  • Phylloscirpus boliviensis
  • Bolivian Phylloscirpus
  • Bolivian Bulrush


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Description

Phylloscirpus boliviensis (also called 'Bolivian 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 boliviensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Phylloscirpus boliviensis 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 boliviensis 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 boliviensis

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

Phylloscirpus boliviensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phylloscirpus boliviensis?

Phylloscirpus boliviensis

What type of plant is Phylloscirpus boliviensis?

Grass

Where is Phylloscirpus boliviensis found?

Bolivia

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

Manuel Barros (1880-1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barros' in the authors string.
Paul Goetghebeur (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Goetgh.' in the authors string.
Sandra Dhooge (b.1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dhooge' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60436446-2: 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].