Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
hygrophila
ID:
1555604

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Gordon-Gray) Muasya

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2019

Citation Micro:
S. African J. Bot. 128: 330 (2019)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000035040



Common Names

  • Zulustylis hygrophila
  • Hygrophila Plant
  • Hygrophila Bush


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Description

Zulustylis hygrophila (also called Water Foxtail, among many other common names) is a perennial grass that grows up to 1 meter tall. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas and is found in wetlands, marshes, and disturbed areas. It has long, narrow leaves and small, yellow-green flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Zulustylis hygrophila is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make traditional medicines.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Zulustylis hygrophila is a small, blue, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Zulustylis hygrophila is a perennial grass that can be grown from seed or vegetative propagation. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is best propagated by seed, but can also be propagated by division or cuttings.

Where to Find Zulustylis hygrophila

Zulustylis hygrophila can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia.

Zulustylis hygrophila FAQ

What is the scientific name of Zulustylis hygrophila?

Zulustylis hygrophila

What is the common name of Zulustylis hygrophila?

Water-loving zulustylis

Where is Zulustylis hygrophila found?

Zulustylis hygrophila is found in India, Nepal, and Bhutan.

Species in the Zulustylis 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:77209353-1: 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].