Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
paludosa
ID:
1538669

Status:
valid

Authors:
(R.Br.) R.L.Barrett, K.L.Wilson & J.J.Bruhl

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2019

Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 32: 282 (2019)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000020453

Common Names

  • Anthelepis paludosa
  • Marsh Anthelepis
  • Paludosa Anthelepis

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Description

Anthelepis paludosa (also called 'Marsh Anthelepis', among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Peru. It has a thick, succulent stem and large, bright green leaves with serrated edges. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests and grows in shady, moist, and well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Anthelepis paludosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Anthelepis paludosa are small, yellow, and tubular-shaped. The seed is small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anthelepis paludosa is a tropical plant that requires warm temperatures and high humidity. It should be grown in a well-draining soil mix that is slightly acidic. It should be propagated by division or stem cuttings. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. The cuttings should be kept in bright, indirect light and kept moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Anthelepis paludosa

Anthelepis paludosa is found in Central and South America.

Anthelepis paludosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anthelepis paludosa?

Anthelepis paludosa

What are the common names of Anthelepis paludosa?

Marsh Anthelepis

What is the natural habitat of Anthelepis paludosa?

Mexico

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

POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77202173-1: 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].