Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
aphyllus
ID:
1415092

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Vahl) Larridon

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2021

Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 196: 182 (2021)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001427557

Common Names

  • Actinoschoenus aphyllus
  • Leafless Actinoschoenus
  • Leafless Jointed Rush

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Description

Actinoschoenus aphyllus (also called Aphyllus Actinoschoenus, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a simple stem, with opposite leaves and small white flowers. It grows in sunny, dry habitats, such as rocky slopes and hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Actinoschoenus aphyllus is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Actinoschoenus aphyllus has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Actinoschoenus aphyllus is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It requires regular watering and fertilizing to maintain healthy growth.

Where to Find Actinoschoenus aphyllus

Actinoschoenus aphyllus is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Actinoschoenus aphyllus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Actinoschoenus aphyllus?

Actinoschoenus aphyllus

What is the family of Actinoschoenus aphyllus?

Cyperaceae

What is the common name of Actinoschoenus aphyllus?

Aphyllus Spikerush

Species in the Cyperaceae family

Abildgaardia mexicana, Abildgaardia ovata, Abildgaardia schoenoides, Abildgaardia triflora, Abildgaardia oxystachya, Abildgaardia odontocarpa, Abildgaardia macrantha, Abildgaardia fusiformis, Abildgaardia pachyptera, Actinoschoenus repens, Actinoschoenus yunnanensis, Actinoschoenus aphyllus, Actinoscirpus grossus, Afrotrilepis jaegeri, Afrotrilepis pilosa, Amphiscirpus nevadensis, Arthrostylis aphylla, Arthrostylis planiculmis, Becquerelia clarkei, Becquerelia cymosa, Becquerelia discolor, Becquerelia merkeliana, Becquerelia muricata, Becquerelia tuberculata, Bisboeckelera irrigua, Bisboeckelera longifolia, Bisboeckelera microcephala, Bisboeckelera vinacea, Blysmus compressus, Blysmus mongolicola, Blysmus rufus, Blysmus sinocompressus, Bolboschoenoplectus mariqueter, Bolboschoenus caldwellii, Bolboschoenus capensis, Bolboschoenus fluviatilis, Bolboschoenus glaucus, Bolboschoenus grandispicus, Bolboschoenus laticarpus, Bolboschoenus maritimus, Bolboschoenus medianus, Bolboschoenus nobilis, Bolboschoenus novae-angliae, Bolboschoenus planiculmis, Bolboschoenus robustus, Bolboschoenus schmidii, Bolboschoenus stagnicola, Bolboschoenus yagara, Bolboschoenus koshevnikovii, Bolboschoenus biconcavus,

References

Martin Vahl (1749-1804): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vahl' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77177180-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].