Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
burkei
ID:
534137

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.B.Clarke) Goetgh., Muasya & D.A.Simpson

Source:
wcs

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Novon 10: 132 (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000533469



Common Names

  • Burke's Scirpoides
  • Scirpoides burkei
  • Burke's Scirpoides Grass


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Description

Scirpoides burkei (also called 'Burke's scirpoides', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical Africa. It grows in woodlands and grasslands, and is characterized by its dense inflorescences and its white, yellow, or pink flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Scirpoides burkei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a traditional medicine for treating fever, stomachache, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Scirpoides burkei are white or yellowish-white, with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scirpoides burkei is a tropical evergreen shrub that grows up to 8 feet tall and wide. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and planted in a well-draining soil mix.

Where to Find Scirpoides burkei

Scirpoides burkei can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Central America, and South America.

Scirpoides burkei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scirpoides burkei?

Scirpoides burkei

What are the common names of Scirpoides burkei?

Burke's Scirpoides

What is the habitat of Scirpoides burkei?

Tropical rainforest

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

Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.
Paul Goetghebeur (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Goetgh.' in the authors string.
David Alan Simpson (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.A.Simpson' in the authors string.
A. Muthama Muasya (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Muasya' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1015490-1: 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].