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
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.
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 Bipinnula genus
Bipinnula biplumata,
Bipinnula fimbriata,
Bipinnula gibertii,
Bipinnula montana,
Bipinnula plumosa,
Bipinnula polysyka,
Bipinnula taltalensis,
Bipinnula volkmanni,
Bipinnula penicillata,
Bipinnula gabriel,
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,