Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pendulus
ID:
543797

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


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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.

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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

Gotthilf Heinrich Ernst Muhlenberg (1753-1815): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Muhl.' in the authors string.
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].