Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
plumosa
ID:
342819

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1827

Citation Micro:
Quart. J. Sci. Lit. Arts , n.s., 1: 51 (1827)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000342151



Common Names

  • Plumosa Bipinnula
  • Feathery Beak-Rush
  • Feathery Beakrush


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Synonyms

  • Bipinnula philipporum Kraenzl. [unknown]
  • Jouyella philipporum (Kraenzl.) Szlach. & Marg. [unknown]
  • Jouyella plumosa (Lindl.) Szlach. & Marg. [unknown]
  • Bipinnula plumosa philipporum Reiche [unknown]

Description

Bipinnula plumosa (also called Plumose sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a creeping rhizome. It is native to tropical Africa and Madagascar. It is found in wet grasslands, swamps, and marshes.

Uses & Benefits

Bipinnula plumosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bipinnula plumosa is small and white, with a yellow center. The seed is small and round, with a light brown color. The seedlings are thin and fragile, with a few leaves at the top.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bipinnula plumosa can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist soils and partial shade. It is best grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-10.

Where to Find Bipinnula plumosa

Bipinnula plumosa can be found in tropical forests in India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh.

Bipinnula plumosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bipinnula plumosa?

Bipinnula plumosa

What is the common name of Bipinnula plumosa?

Plumose Bipinnula

What are the characteristics of Bipinnula plumosa?

Bipinnula plumosa is a perennial grass with a tufted habit and erect culms. It has narrow, linear leaves and small, yellow-green flowers.

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-22235: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.