Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
repens
ID:
338078

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.Raynal

Source:
wcs

Year:
1967

Citation Micro:
Adansonia , n.s., 7: 92 (1967)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000337410

Common Names

  • Actinoschoenus repens
  • Creeping Actinoschoenus
  • Creeping-Fruited Actinoschoenus

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Description

Actinoschoenus repens (also called Creeping Actinoschoenus, among many other common names) is a species of plant found in Europe and Asia. It is a perennial herb that grows in wet grasslands and marshlands at elevations of up to 1,500 m. It has long, thin, green leaves and produces small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Actinoschoenus repens is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments, including fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Actinoschoenus repens is a white to pinkish-white, star-shaped flower with six petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a thin stem and small, heart-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Actinoschoenus repens can be propagated by division or by seed. To propagate by division, divide the clumps of rhizomes in spring or early summer. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a light, well-drained soil mix in spring or early summer. Keep the soil moist and warm until germination occurs. Seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Actinoschoenus repens

Actinoschoenus repens can be found in East Asia.

Actinoschoenus repens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Actinoschoenus repens?

Actinoschoenus repens

What is the common name of Actinoschoenus repens?

Repens Actinoschoenus

What is the natural habitat of Actinoschoenus repens?

Actinoschoenus repens is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Australia

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

Jean Raynal (1933-1979): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Raynal' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:297856-1: 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].