Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
erecta
ID:
527140

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Poir.) Lye

Source:
wcs

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Lidia 6: 25 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000526472

Common Names

  • Schoenoplectiella erecta
  • Erect Schoenoplectiella
  • Erect Windmills

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Synonyms

  • Scirpus erismanae Schuyler [unknown]
  • Scirpus supinus uninodis W.Fitzg. [unknown]
  • Scirpus erectus Poir. ex Diels [unknown]

Description

Schoenoplectiella erecta (also called Annual Spike-rush, among many other common names) is an annual grass-like plant native to Australia. It has long, thin leaves and grows in moist, grassy areas.

Uses & Benefits

Schoenoplectiella erecta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Schoenoplectiella erecta sub. raynalii (Schuyler) Beentje
Schoenoplectiella erecta sub. erecta

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Schoenoplectiella erecta is a small, yellow-green, bisexual flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, single-seeded nut. The seedling is a small, dark green, single-seeded nut.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Schoenoplectiella erecta is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 8 m in height. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Schoenoplectiella erecta

Schoenoplectiella erecta is native to Mexico and can be found growing in moist, shady areas.

Schoenoplectiella erecta FAQ

What is the growth rate of Schoenoplectiella erecta?

Schoenoplectiella erecta has a slow to moderate growth rate.

What is the height of Schoenoplectiella erecta?

Schoenoplectiella erecta can reach a height of up to 10m.

What is the soil type for Schoenoplectiella erecta?

Schoenoplectiella erecta prefers well-drained, sandy soils.

Species in the Schoenoplectiella genus

Schoenoplectiella aberrans, Schoenoplectiella articulata, Schoenoplectiella dissachantha, Schoenoplectiella erecta, Schoenoplectiella hallii, Schoenoplectiella heterophylla, Schoenoplectiella hooperae, Schoenoplectiella juncea, Schoenoplectiella juncoides, Schoenoplectiella laevis, Schoenoplectiella lateriflora, Schoenoplectiella leucantha, Schoenoplectiella microglumis, Schoenoplectiella oxyjulos, Schoenoplectiella perrieri, Schoenoplectiella praelongata, Schoenoplectiella proxima, Schoenoplectiella purshiana, Schoenoplectiella reducta, Schoenoplectiella roylei, Schoenoplectiella saximontana, Schoenoplectiella senegalensis, Schoenoplectiella supina, Schoenoplectiella vohemarensis, Schoenoplectiella wallichii, Schoenoplectiella mucronata, Schoenoplectiella komarovii, Schoenoplectiella lineolata, Schoenoplectiella hotarui, Schoenoplectiella gemmifera, Schoenoplectiella fuscorubens, Schoenoplectiella intermedia, Schoenoplectiella magrathii, Schoenoplectiella yashiroi, Schoenoplectiella humillima, Schoenoplectiella clemensiae, Schoenoplectiella jingmenensis, Schoenoplectiella oligoseta, Schoenoplectiella subbisetosa, Schoenoplectiella trapezoidea, Schoenoplectiella blakei, Schoenoplectiella melanosperma, Schoenoplectiella multiseta, Schoenoplectiella rechingeri, Schoenoplectiella smithii, Schoenoplectiella naritaensis, Schoenoplectiella triangulata, Schoenoplectiella kandawlayensis, Schoenoplectiella orthorhizomata, Schoenoplectiella schoofii,

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

Jean Louis Marie Poiret (1755-1834): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Poir.' in the authors string.
Kåre Arnstein Lye (b.1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lye' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1086476-2: 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].