Description
Schoenoplectiella heptangularis (also called Seven-angled Schoenoplectiella, among many other common names) is a small, tufted grass with erect stems and seven-angled inflorescences. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands, and is found in moist and shady areas, such as forests, thickets, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Schoenoplectiella heptangularis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, headache, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Schoenoplectiella heptangularis is a small, yellow, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, black, bean-like seed. The seedlings are small, yellow, and have a single, long, slender stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Schoenoplectiella heptangularis is a perennial, aquatic plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It can be grown in moist soil in full sun or partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can tolerate some flooding. It can be propagated by dividing the rhizomes in spring or by sowing the seeds in spring or autumn.