Status:
valid
Authors:
Britton
Source:
wcs
Year:
1922
Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 48: 327 (1921 publ. 1922)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000513836
Common Names
- Rhynchospora aripoensis
- Aripo Beak-rush
- Aripo Rhynchospora
Description
Rhynchospora aripoensis (also called Aripo Beaked Sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial sedge native to the Caribbean. It is found in moist meadows, grasslands, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Rhynchospora aripoensis is a plant that has been used for centuries as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and skin conditions. It is also known to have anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower of Rhynchospora aripoensis is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, triangular-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and light green in color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Rhynchospora aripoensis is a fast-growing, evergreen perennial that can reach heights of up to 1.2m. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in spring or autumn. Seeds can also be sown in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Rhynchospora aripoensis
Rhynchospora aripoensis can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including Central and South America, Africa, and Asia.
Rhynchospora aripoensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rhynchospora aripoensis?
Rhynchospora aripoensis
What is the common name of Rhynchospora aripoensis?
Aripo Spike Rush
What is the native range of Rhynchospora aripoensis?
Eastern North 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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:220164-2: 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].