Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
inanis
ID:
503464

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Thunb.) Oteng-Yeb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1974

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 33: 309 (1974)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000502796



Common Names

  • Inanis Pseudoschoenus
  • Inanis False Rush
  • Inanis False Schoenus


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Description

Pseudoschoenus inanis (also called 'Inanis Pseudoschoenus', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Poaceae. It is native to Central America and South America. It is a small grass, growing to 0.5–1 m tall, with a stem up to 10 cm diameter. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Pseudoschoenus inanis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments, including fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Pseudoschoenus inanis are white in color and have a bell-shaped structure. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are thin and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pseudoschoenus inanis is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2 m in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done from cuttings taken in spring or summer. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and should be planted in a well-draining potting mix. Water regularly and keep in a warm, humid environment until the cuttings have rooted.

Where to Find Pseudoschoenus inanis

Pseudoschoenus inanis is native to South America and can be found in moist, shady areas.

Pseudoschoenus inanis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pseudoschoenus inanis?

Pseudoschoenus inanis

What type of plant is Pseudoschoenus inanis?

It is a shrub

Where is Pseudoschoenus inanis native to?

It is native to Central America

Species in the Pseudoschoenus genus

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

Carl Peter Thunberg (1743-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thunb.' in the authors string.
A.A. Oteng-Yeboah (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Oteng-Yeb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:311550-1: 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].