Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
corymbosa
ID:
515932

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Britton

Source:
wcs

Year:
1892

Citation Micro:
Trans. New York Acad. Sci. 11: 84 (1892)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000515264



Common Names

  • Corymbosa Rhynchospora
  • Corymbose Rhynchospora
  • Corymb Rhynchospora


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Synonyms

  • Rhynchospora corymbosa corymbosa [unknown]

Description

Rhynchospora corymbosa (also called the corymbose beak-rush, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to East Asia. It has a clumping habit and can reach up to 1 meter in height. Its leaves are linear and its flowers are white or pink. It is found in wet meadows, marshes, and along streams in its native regions.

Uses & Benefits

Rhynchospora corymbosa is used for its ornamental value in landscaping. It is also used for making furniture, flooring, and other wood products. The roots of this plant can be used for medicinal purposes and its sap can be used to make syrup.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rhynchospora corymbosa has small, white flowers that are clustered in groups of three. The seeds are small and round, with a thin, papery seed coat. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of round leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rhynchospora corymbosa can be propagated by seed or division. Seed should be sown in spring in a cold frame. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for at least their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts. Division is best done in spring or early summer. The divisions should be planted out into individual pots as soon as possible.

Where to Find Rhynchospora corymbosa

Rhynchospora corymbosa can be found in India.

Rhynchospora corymbosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rhynchospora corymbosa?

Rhynchospora corymbosa

What is the common name of Rhynchospora corymbosa?

Corymb Whitetop

What is the natural habitat of Rhynchospora corymbosa?

It is native to 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

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Nathaniel Lord Britton (1859-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Britton' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:220271-2: 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].