Rhyncholacis coronata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
coronata
ID:
405106
Status:
valid
Authors:
P.Royen
Source:
cmp
Year:
1951
Citation Micro:
Meded. Bot. Mus. Herb. Rijks Univ. Utrecht No. 107, 97, 133 (1951).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000404438
Common Names
- Coronata Rhyncholacis
- Rhyncholacis
- Coronata
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Rhyncholacis coronata (also called the Coronate Spike-rush, among many other common names) is an annual plant with a creeping rhizome and short stems. It is native to North and South America, and is found in wet meadows, marshes, and along the edges of streams and ponds.
Uses & Benefits
Rhyncholacis coronata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to control erosion and to provide habitat for wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Rhyncholacis coronata is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and thin with a single stem and two small leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Rhyncholacis coronata is a slow-growing shrub that is easy to propagate and cultivate. It prefers medium to high light and soft to medium hard water. It can be propagated by taking cuttings and planting them in the substrate. It can also be propagated by planting the cuttings in a separate container with nutrient-rich substrate.
Where to Find Rhyncholacis coronata
Rhyncholacis coronata can be found in the Philippines.
Rhyncholacis coronata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rhyncholacis coronata?
Rhyncholacis coronata
What is the common name of Rhyncholacis coronata?
Crowned Beak-sedge
What is the growth habit of Rhyncholacis coronata?
It is an aquatic plant with creeping rhizomes and erect stems.
Species in the Rhyncholacis genus
Rhyncholacis penicillata, Rhyncholacis minima, Rhyncholacis flagellifolia, Rhyncholacis hydrocichorium, Rhyncholacis nitelloides, Rhyncholacis oligandra, Rhyncholacis divaricata, Rhyncholacis applanata, Rhyncholacis carinata, Rhyncholacis coronata, Rhyncholacis crassipes, Rhyncholacis varians, Rhyncholacis palmettifolia, Rhyncholacis macrocarpa, Rhyncholacis apiculata, Rhyncholacis jenmanii, Rhyncholacis brassicifolia, Rhyncholacis brevistamina, Rhyncholacis cristata, Rhyncholacis dentata, Rhyncholacis guyanensis, Rhyncholacis linearis, Rhyncholacis squamosa, Rhyncholacis clavigera,
Species in the Podostemaceae family
Angolaea fluitans, Apinagia aripecuruensis, Apinagia arminensis, Apinagia batrachifolia, Apinagia boliviana, Apinagia brevicaulis, Apinagia crispa, Apinagia digitata, Apinagia dissecta, Apinagia divaricata, Apinagia fimbrifolia, Apinagia flexuosa, Apinagia fluitans, Apinagia fucoides, Apinagia gardneriana, Apinagia glaziovii, Apinagia goejei, Apinagia guairaensis, Apinagia guyanensis, Apinagia hulkiana, Apinagia itanensis, Apinagia kochii, Apinagia latifolia, Apinagia leptophylla, Apinagia longifolia, Apinagia marowynensis, Apinagia membranacea, Apinagia minor, Apinagia multibranchiata, Apinagia parvifolia, Apinagia petiolata, Apinagia platystigma, Apinagia pusilla, Apinagia rangiferina, Apinagia richardiana, Apinagia ruppioides, Apinagia spruceana, Apinagia staheliana, Apinagia surumuensis, Apinagia tenuifolia, Apinagia treslingiana, Apinagia versteegiana, Apinagia brejoagrestinensis, Autana andersonii, Castelnavia noveloi, Castelnavia cuneifolia, Castelnavia fimbriata, Castelnavia fluitans, Castelnavia lindmaniana, Castelnavia monandra,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2425496: Based on the initial data import
Pieter van Royen (1923-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Royen' in the authors string.