Species:
paniculatocorymbosus
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Kük.) Lév.-Bourret & J.R.Starr
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2017
Citation Micro:
Molec. Phylogen. Evol. 119: 100 (2017)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001428730
Common Names
- Sumatroscirpus paniculatocorymbosus
- Paniculatocorymbosus Sumatroscirpus
- Sumatroscirpus
Description
Sumatroscirpus paniculatocorymbosus (also called Sumatroscirpus paniculatus, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the tropical regions of South America. It has a corymbose inflorescence and grows in wet and marshy habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Sumatroscirpus paniculatocorymbosus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used medicinally for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Sumatroscirpus paniculatocorymbosus are yellow and have five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sumatroscirpus paniculatocorymbosus is an evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 3-5 feet (1-1.5 m). It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings or division. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a moist, well-draining potting mix. Division can be done in spring or fall. The plants should be divided into smaller clumps and replanted in the same soil.
Where to Find Sumatroscirpus paniculatocorymbosus
Sumatroscirpus paniculatocorymbosus is native to Colombia and can be found in wet forests and along streams.
Sumatroscirpus paniculatocorymbosus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sumatroscirpus paniculatocorymbosus?
Sumatroscirpus paniculatocorymbosus
Where is Sumatroscirpus paniculatocorymbosus native to?
Southeast Asia
What is the growth habit of Sumatroscirpus paniculatocorymbosus?
It is an evergreen shrub with a spreading habit
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
Julian R. Starr: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.R.Starr' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77178526-1: 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].