Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
verreauxii
ID:
403180

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mast.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1885

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 21: 589 (1885)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000402512



Common Names

  • Elegia verreauxii
  • Verreauxii Elegia
  • Elegia Verreauxii


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Description

Elegia verreauxii (also called Common Reedmace, Bulrush, and Cumbungi, among many other common names) is a perennial grass-like plant with a cylindrical stem and long, thin leaves. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America, and is commonly found in wetlands, marshes, and shallow water bodies.

Uses & Benefits

Elegia verreauxii is an ornamental plant used in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Elegia verreauxii has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have long, thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Elegia verreauxii is a perennial grass native to South Africa. It is best propagated by seed, but can also be propagated by division. It prefers a warm, humid climate and should be grown in full sun. It is best grown in well-drained, slightly acidic soil. It is drought-tolerant and can tolerate some flooding.

Where to Find Elegia verreauxii

Elegia verreauxii can be found in South Africa, Namibia, and Botswana.

Elegia verreauxii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Elegia verreauxii?

Elegia verreauxii

What is the common name of Elegia verreauxii?

Verreaux's Cape Rush

What is the natural habitat of Elegia verreauxii?

Coastal areas in the Western Cape, South Africa

Species in the Elegia genus

Elegia altigena, Elegia asperiflora, Elegia atratiflora, Elegia caespitosa, Elegia capensis, Elegia coleura, Elegia cuspidata, Elegia deusta, Elegia equisetacea, Elegia esterhuyseniae, Elegia extensa, Elegia fastigata, Elegia fenestrata, Elegia filacea, Elegia fistulosa, Elegia fucata, Elegia galpinii, Elegia grandis, Elegia grandispicata, Elegia hutchinsonii, Elegia intermedia, Elegia juncea, Elegia mucronata, Elegia muirii, Elegia neesii, Elegia nuda, Elegia persistens, Elegia prominens, Elegia racemosa, Elegia rigida, Elegia spathacea, Elegia squamosa, Elegia stipularis, Elegia stokoei, Elegia thyrsifera, Elegia thyrsoidea, Elegia vaginulata, Elegia verreauxii, Elegia macrocarpa, Elegia elephantina, Elegia ebracteata, Elegia decipiens, Elegia acockii, Elegia aggregata, Elegia hookeriana, Elegia tectorum, Elegia recta, Elegia microcarpa, Elegia marlothii, Elegia namaquense,

Species in the Restionaceae family

Alexgeorgea ganopoda, Alexgeorgea nitens, Alexgeorgea subterranea, Anarthria gracilis, Anarthria humilis, Anarthria laevis, Anarthria polyphylla, Anarthria prolifera, Anarthria scabra, Anthochortus capensis, Anthochortus crinalis, Anthochortus ecklonii, Anthochortus graminifolius, Anthochortus insignis, Anthochortus laxiflorus, Anthochortus singularis, Aphelia brizula, Aphelia cyperoides, Aphelia drummondii, Aphelia gracilis, Aphelia nutans, Aphelia pumilio, Apodasmia brownii, Apodasmia chilensis, Apodasmia similis, Apodasmia ceramophila, Askidiosperma alboaristatum, Askidiosperma alticola, Askidiosperma andreaeanum, Askidiosperma capitatum, Askidiosperma chartaceum, Askidiosperma delicatulum, Askidiosperma esterhuyseniae, Askidiosperma insigne, Askidiosperma longiflorum, Askidiosperma nitidum, Askidiosperma paniculatum, Askidiosperma rugosum, Askidiosperma alticolum, Baloskion australe, Baloskion fimbriatum, Baloskion gracile, Baloskion longipes, Baloskion pallens, Baloskion stenocoleum, Baloskion tenuiculme, Baloskion tetraphyllum, Calorophus elongatus, Calorophus erostris, Cannomois aristata,

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