Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
compressus
ID:
342239

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Panz. ex Link

Source:
wcs

Year:
1827

Citation Micro:
Hort. Berol. 1: 278 (1827)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000341571

Common Names

  • Blysmus compressus
  • Compressed Blysmus
  • Compressed Rush

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Synonyms

  • Blysmus distichus Friche-Joset & Montandon [unknown]
  • Blysmopsis compressus (L.) Oteng-Yeb. [unknown]

Description

Blysmus compressus (also called 'Compressus', among many other common names) is a small, perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a creeping habit and grows up to 10 cm in height. Its leaves are ovate-lanceolate and its flowers are white or pink in color. It grows in moist soils and is found in grasslands, open woodlands and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Blysmus compressus is a medicinal plant used to treat digestive problems, skin diseases, and respiratory issues. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for livestock.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Blysmus compressus var. brevifolius (C.B.Clarke) Karth.
Blysmus compressus sub. compressus
Blysmus compressus var. dissitus (Duthie) Karth.
Blysmus compressus sub. subulifolius A.P.Khokhr.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Blysmus compressus is a yellow, star-shaped flower, with 5 petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, shiny seed. The seedlings are small, dark green and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Blysmus compressus is a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean region. It prefers full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is by division of the rhizomes or by seed. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame.

Where to Find Blysmus compressus

Blysmus compressus is native to South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Brazil.

Blysmus compressus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Blysmus compressus?

Blysmus compressus

What is the common name of Blysmus compressus?

Compressus Blysmus

What is the natural habitat of Blysmus compressus?

It is found in dry, rocky areas in Mexico and Guatemala

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

Johann Heinrich Friedrich Link (1767-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Link' in the authors string.
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Georg Wolfgang Franz Panzer (1755-1829): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Panz.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1144343-2: 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].