Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
mexicana
ID:
1414917

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.B.Clarke) Goetgh. ex C.S.Reid & J.R.Carter

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
Pl. Ecol. Evol. 150: 351 (2017)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001427382





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Description

Scirpoides mexicana (also called Mexican Scirpoides, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Cyperaceae. It is a perennial grass that grows up to 1 meter tall and is native to Mexico and Central America. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Scirpoides mexicana is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Scirpoides mexicana has small white flowers with a sweet scent. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scirpoides mexicana is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m in height. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in the spring or fall and the divisions should be planted in a moist, well-draining soil mix.

Where to Find Scirpoides mexicana

Scirpoides mexicana is native to Mexico and can be found in dry, rocky habitats.

Scirpoides mexicana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scirpoides mexicana?

Scirpoides mexicana

What type of plant is Scirpoides mexicana?

It is a perennial herbaceous plant

Where is Scirpoides mexicana found?

It is found in Mexico and Central America

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

IPNI record: 77173925-1: Originally associated with wfo-0001428651
Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.
Nathaniel Lord Britton (1859-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Britton' in the authors string.
Paul Goetghebeur (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Goetgh.' in the authors string.
Christopher S. Reid: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.S.Reid' in the authors string.
John R. Carter: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.R.Carter' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77173925-1: 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].