Status:
valid
Authors:
(J.Presl & C.Presl) Lév.-Bourret, Donadío & J.R.Starr
Source:
ipni
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Taxon 64: 940 (2015)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001344714
Common Names
- Rhodoscirpus asper
- Rough Bulrush
- Rough Sedge
Description
Rhodoscirpus asper (also called Rough Bulrush, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herbaceous plant with a rosette of basal leaves and a single flower head. It is native to Europe, and is found in moist grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Rhodoscirpus asper is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in the aquarium trade.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Rhodoscirpus asper are small and yellow, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and oval shaped. The seedlings are small and have a light green stem and two small, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Rhodoscirpus asper is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It can be grown in containers or in the garden, and should be watered regularly. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.
Where to Find Rhodoscirpus asper
Rhodoscirpus asper is native to Turkey and can be found in the provinces of Konya and Ankara.
Rhodoscirpus asper FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rhodoscirpus asper?
Rhodoscirpus asper
What is the common name of Rhodoscirpus asper?
Rough Rhodoscirpus
What is the natural habitat of Rhodoscirpus asper?
Rhodoscirpus asper is found in wet meadows and marshes in Europe and North America
Species in the Rhodoscirpus 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
Julian R. Starr: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.R.Starr' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77152344-1: 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].