Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
bosseri
ID:
593508

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.Raynal

Source:
wcs

Year:
1968

Citation Micro:
Adansonia , n.s., 8: 225 (1968)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000592840



Common Names

  • Bosser's Bittersweet
  • Trichoschoenus bosseri
  • Bosser's Staff Vine


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Description

Trichoschoenus bosseri (also called Bosser's Grass, among many other common names) is a grass native to Africa. It has small, yellow-green flowers and small, round, yellow-green fruits. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Trichoschoenus bosseri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Trichoschoenus bosseri are small, white, and fragrant. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, round, and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trichoschoenus bosseri is a woody, deciduous vine that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained soils. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in late summer or early fall. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame or in a sheltered spot outdoors.

Where to Find Trichoschoenus bosseri

Trichoschoenus bosseri is native to Central and South America. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Trichoschoenus bosseri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trichoschoenus bosseri?

Trichoschoenus bosseri

What are the common names of Trichoschoenus bosseri?

Bosse's sedge

What is the natural habitat of Trichoschoenus bosseri?

It is native to the Mediterranean region

Species in the Trichoschoenus 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

Jean Raynal (1933-1979): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Raynal' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:315524-1: 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].