Status:
valid
Authors:
(Boeckeler) H.Pfeiff.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1922
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 18: 379 (1922)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000341059
Common Names
- Becquerelia tuberculata
- Tuberculate Becquerelia
- Tuberculate Rush
Description
Becquerelia tuberculata (also called Tuberculate Rush, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Australia, and is found in wetland and aquatic habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Becquerelia tuberculata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of timber and for making furniture.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Becquerelia tuberculata has five white petals and a yellow center. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are thin and fragile.
Cultivation and Propagation
Becquerelia tuberculata is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade and can tolerate a range of soil types. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Becquerelia tuberculata
Becquerelia tuberculata is native to Australia, and is found in wetland areas.
Becquerelia tuberculata FAQ
What are the common names of Becquerelia tuberculata?
Tuberculate becquerelia
What is the growth rate of Becquerelia tuberculata?
Slow
What is the maximum height of Becquerelia tuberculata?
Up to 5 m
Species in the Becquerelia genus
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:30296-2: 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].