Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
wallichii
ID:
527298

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nees) Lye

Source:
wcs

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Lidia 6: 27 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000526630

Common Names

  • Wallichii Schoenoplectiella
  • Wallichii Spike Rush
  • Spike Rush

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Description

Schoenoplectiella wallichii (also called Wallich's Bulrush, among many other common names) is an annual or perennial grass-like herb. It is native to India, Nepal, and Bhutan, and is found in moist places, such as wet meadows, stream banks, and marshes.

Uses & Benefits

Schoenoplectiella wallichii is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Schoenoplectiella wallichii are small, white and grow in clusters. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Schoenoplectiella wallichii can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plants should be divided into small clumps and replanted in a light, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Schoenoplectiella wallichii

Schoenoplectiella wallichii can be found in India, Pakistan, Nepal, and Bangladesh.

Schoenoplectiella wallichii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Schoenoplectiella wallichii?

Schoenoplectiella wallichii

What are the common names of Schoenoplectiella wallichii?

None

What is the natural habitat of Schoenoplectiella wallichii?

Dry forests and woodlands

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

Christian Gottfried Daniel Nees von Esenbeck (1776-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nees' 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:60432235-2: 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].