Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
lacustris
ID:
527960

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Palla

Source:
wcs

Year:
1888

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 10: 299 (1888)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000527292



Common Names

  • Lake Bulrush
  • Lacustrine Bulrush
  • Lacustrine Schoenoplectus


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Synonyms

  • Scirpus lacustris medius Schrad. ex Lej. [unknown]

Description

Schoenoplectus lacustris (also called Softstem Bulrush, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America, Europe, and Asia. It grows in wetland habitats, such as marshes, ponds, and lakes.

Uses & Benefits

Schoenoplectus lacustris has many non-medical uses, including erosion control, water filtration, and providing habitat for wildlife. It is also used as a decorative plant in ponds and water gardens.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Schoenoplectus lacustris sub. hippolyti (V.I.Krecz.) Kukkonen
Schoenoplectus lacustris sub. lacustris

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Schoenoplectus lacustris is a small, greenish-brown spikelet. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, slender stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Schoenoplectus lacustris is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained soil. The plant should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.

Where to Find Schoenoplectus lacustris

Schoenoplectus lacustris can be found in India and Nepal.

Schoenoplectus lacustris FAQ

What is the scientific name of Schoenoplectus lacustris?

Schoenoplectus lacustris

What is the family of Schoenoplectus lacustris?

Cyperaceae

What is the common name of Schoenoplectus lacustris?

Lacustris Bulrush

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

Eduard Palla (1864-1922): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Palla' in the authors string.
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1019162-1: 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].