Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
holoschoenus
ID:
534167

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Soják

Source:
wcs

Year:
1972

Citation Micro:
Čas. Nár. Mus., Odd. Přír. 140: 127 (1972)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000533499



Common Names

  • Holoschoenus Scirpoides
  • Scirpoides holoschoenus
  • Holoschoenus Scirpoides Grass


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Synonyms

  • Scirpus holoschoenus globuliferus Boiss. [unknown]
  • Scirpus holoschoenus romanus (L.) W.D.J.Koch [unknown]
  • Scirpus parlatoris Biv. [unknown]
  • Holoschoenus romanus australis (Murray) Soó [unknown]
  • Isolepis australis Bluff, Nees & Schauer. [unknown]
  • Scirpus holoschoenus australis (L.) W.D.J.Koch [unknown]

Description

Scirpoides holoschoenus (also called Whole-leaved scirpoides, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Cyperaceae. It is a perennial herb with a creeping rhizome and long, thin leaves. It is native to North America and is found in wet, marshy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Scirpoides holoschoenus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. Its leaves are used for making herbal teas and infusions.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Scirpoides holoschoenus sub. globifera (L.f.) Soják
Scirpoides holoschoenus sub. holoschoenus
Scirpoides holoschoenus sub. thunbergii (Schrad.) Soják

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Scirpoides holoschoenus has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scirpoides holoschoenus is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). It is best to water the plant regularly during the growing season and to fertilize it with a balanced fertilizer once a year.

Where to Find Scirpoides holoschoenus

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

Scirpoides holoschoenus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scirpoides holoschoenus?

Scirpoides holoschoenus

What is the common name of Scirpoides holoschoenus?

Softstem Bulrush

What is the natural habitat of Scirpoides holoschoenus?

Freshwater marshes, swamps, and wet meadows

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

Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Jiří Soják (1936-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Soják' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1214602-2: 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].