Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
volkmanni
ID:
342851

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

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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.

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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 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,

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