Status:
valid
Authors:
(Miq.) Oteng-Yeb.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1974
Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 33: 307 (1974)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000563118
Common Names
- Junghuhnii Barberry
- Junghuhnii Mahonia
- Junghuhnii Oregon Grape
Description
Sumatroscirpus junghuhnii (also called Junghuhn's Cyperus, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to Southeast Asia, typically found in wet, marshy areas. It has long, slender leaves and small, yellow-brown flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Sumatroscirpus junghuhnii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a dense, compact habit and produces yellow flowers in spring. The leaves are used in traditional medicine to treat fever and inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Sumatroscirpus junghuhnii are small, white, and have three petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and upright.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sumatroscirpus junghuhnii is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It is best grown in partial shade in well-drained soil. It can be pruned to shape and can be used as a hedge or screen. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Sumatroscirpus junghuhnii
Sumatroscirpus junghuhnii can be found in Indonesia.
Sumatroscirpus junghuhnii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sumatroscirpus junghuhnii?
Sumatroscirpus junghuhnii
What is the common name of Sumatroscirpus junghuhnii?
Junghuhn's Sumatroscirpus
What is the natural habitat of Sumatroscirpus junghuhnii?
It is native to Indonesia.
Species in the Sumatroscirpus genus
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:315221-1: 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].