Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
domingensis
ID:
516595

Status:
valid

Authors:
Urb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
Symb. Antill. 7: 170 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000515927



Common Names

  • Rhynchospora domingensis
  • Domingo's Spike-rush
  • Domingo Spike-rush


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Description

Rhynchospora domingensis (also called Domingo's beak-rush, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Caribbean and Central and South America. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as wet meadows, swamps, and marshes.

Uses & Benefits

Rhynchospora domingensis is used for erosion control, as an ornamental plant, and for its ability to attract wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rhynchospora domingensis has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rhynchospora domingensis can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, acidic soil and partial shade. It can be grown in containers or planted directly in the ground.

Where to Find Rhynchospora domingensis

Rhynchospora domingensis can be found in wet meadows, marshes, and swamps in the southeastern United States.

Rhynchospora domingensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rhynchospora domingensis?

Rhynchospora domingensis

What is the family of Rhynchospora domingensis?

Cyperaceae

What is the habitat of Rhynchospora domingensis?

It is found in wet areas, such as marshes, swamps, and wet meadows

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

Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:220321-2: 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].