Status:
valid
Authors:
Kraenzl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
Citation Micro:
Orch. Gen. et Sp. ii. 22.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000342183
Common Names
- Volkmann's Beakgrass
- Volkmann's Beak-grass
- Volkmanni Beakgrass
Description
Bipinnula volkmanni (also called Volkmann's Bipinnula, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a short rhizome. It is native to Central and South America, and grows in moist, sandy soils.
Uses & Benefits
Bipinnula volkmanni is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a groundcover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bipinnula volkmanni has small, white flowers with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bipinnula volkmanni is a species of sedge native to the Caribbean islands. It is a perennial herb with a short rhizome and a culm up to 40 cm tall. It is best propagated by division of the rhizome or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade.
Where to Find Bipinnula volkmanni
Bipinnula volkmanni can be found in wet areas in the southeastern United States, from Texas to South Carolina.
Bipinnula volkmanni FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bipinnula volkmanni?
Bipinnula volkmanni
What type of plant is Bipinnula volkmanni?
Grass
Where is Bipinnula volkmanni found?
North America
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,