Status:
valid
Authors:
Kraenzl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1887
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 9: 317 (1887)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000342161
Common Names
- Polysyka Bipinnula
- Many-Fruited Beak-Rush
- Many-Fruited Beakrush
Description
Bipinnula polysyka (also called Polysyka 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 polysyka 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 polysyka 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 polysyka 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 polysyka
Bipinnula polysyka can be found in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Turkey.
Bipinnula polysyka FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bipinnula polysyka?
Bipinnula polysyka
What is the common name of Bipinnula polysyka?
Polysyka Bipinnula
What are the characteristics of Bipinnula polysyka?
Bipinnula polysyka 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,