Status:
valid
Authors:
(A.Gray) Hayas.
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. 87: 183 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000000002
Common Names
- Schoenoplectiella smithii
- Smithii Schoenoplectiella
- Smithii Schoenoplectiella Plant
Description
Schoenoplectiella smithii (also called Smith's Schoenoplectiella, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Cyperaceae family. It is native to India and is found in wet grasslands and marshes. It is an annual herb, reaching up to 30 cm in height. The leaves are linear and measure 2–4 cm long and 0.5–1 cm wide.
Uses & Benefits
Schoenoplectiella smithii is used as an ornamental plant, for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Schoenoplectiella smithii var. leviseta (Fassett) Hayas.
Schoenoplectiella smithii var. setosa (Fernald) Hayas.
Schoenoplectiella smithii var. smithii
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Schoenoplectiella smithii has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Schoenoplectiella smithii is a perennial herb that is native to Iran. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°F (-29°C).
Where to Find Schoenoplectiella smithii
Schoenoplectiella smithii is native to Europe and can be found in the countries of France, Spain, and Portugal.
Schoenoplectiella smithii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Schoenoplectiella smithii?
Schoenoplectiella smithii
What is the natural habitat of Schoenoplectiella smithii?
Schoenoplectiella smithii is native to India.
What are the common uses of Schoenoplectiella smithii?
Schoenoplectiella smithii is used in traditional medicine and as an ornamental plant.
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77121930-1: 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].