Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Species:
peruvianus
ID:
1143042

Status:
valid

Authors:
Standl.

Source:
tro

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Columb. Mus., Bot. Ser. 11: 169 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001142380



Common Names

  • Schoenobiblus peruvianus
  • Peruvian Schoenobiblus
  • Schoenobiblus


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Description

Schoenobiblus peruvianus (also called Peruvian Ricegrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Peru and Bolivia. It grows in dry, rocky areas and is usually found at elevations between 2,000 and 4,000 meters. It has long, narrow leaves and small, purplish flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Schoenobiblus peruvianus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Schoenobiblus peruvianus has small, white flowers with yellow centres. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Schoenobiblus peruvianus is a fast-growing evergreen shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from new growth in the spring or summer and planted in moist, well-draining soil. Seeds should be sown in the spring and kept moist until germination. The plant prefers full sun and well-draining soil.

Where to Find Schoenobiblus peruvianus

Schoenobiblus peruvianus is native to the tropical regions of Central and South America and can be found in the wild in countries such as Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

Species in the Thymelaeaceae family

Aetoxylon sympetalum, Amyxa pluricornis, Aquilaria apiculata, Aquilaria baillonii, Aquilaria banaense, Aquilaria beccariana, Aquilaria brachyantha, Aquilaria citrinicarpa, Aquilaria crassna, Aquilaria cumingiana, Aquilaria decemcostata, Aquilaria filaria, Aquilaria hirta, Aquilaria khasiana, Aquilaria microcarpa, Aquilaria parvifolia, Aquilaria rostrata, Aquilaria rugosa, Aquilaria sinensis, Aquilaria subintegra, Aquilaria urdanetensis, Aquilaria yunnanensis, Aquilaria malaccensis, Aquilaria banaensis, Arnhemia cryptantha, Atemnosiphon coriaceus, Craterosiphon beniensis, Craterosiphon devredii, Craterosiphon louisii, Craterosiphon micranthum, Craterosiphon montanus, Craterosiphon pseudoscandens, Craterosiphon quarrei, Craterosiphon scandens, Craterosiphon schmitzii, Craterosiphon soyauxii, Craterosiphon beniense, Dais cotinifolia, Dais glaucescens, Daphne wolongensis, Daphne hekouensis, Daphne acutiloba, Daphne alpina, Daphne altaica, Daphne arbuscula, Daphne arisanensis, Daphne aurantiaca, Daphne axillaris, Daphne bholua, Daphne blagayana,

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