Status:
valid
Authors:
Muhl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1817
Citation Micro:
Descr. Gram. : 44 (1817)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000543129
Common Names
- Pendulus Bulrush
- Drooping Bulrush
- Pendulus Scirpus
Description
Scirpus pendulus (also called Pendulous Bulrush, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Cyperaceae family. It is native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia. It is found in wet areas, such as marshes, fens, and wet meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Scirpus pendulus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Scirpus pendulus are small and white, with five petals. The seeds of this plant are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Scirpus pendulus is a slow-growing evergreen shrub that can reach up to 4 meters in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soils. Propagation is done through seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame, and cuttings should be taken in summer and rooted in a pot of moist soil.
Where to Find Scirpus pendulus
Scirpus pendulus is native to North America and can be found in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
Scirpus pendulus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Scirpus pendulus?
Scirpus pendulus
What type of plant is Scirpus pendulus?
Perennial grass
Where does Scirpus pendulus grow?
It is native to Europe, North Africa, and western Asia.
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:314080-1: 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].