Bolboschoenus biconcavus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
biconcavus
ID:
1539738
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Ohwi) Horiuchi
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2020
Citation Micro:
Fl. Japan 4a: 374 (2020)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000021380
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Bolboschoenus biconcavus (also called 'Biconcavus Bolboschoenus', among many other common names) is a species of grass native to Southeast Asia. It is a perennial grass with stems up to 0.02 m long. The stems are covered with hairs and are used in paper making. It is found in tropical and subtropical rainforests, as well as in mangrove forests and coastal areas.
Uses & Benefits
Bolboschoenus biconcavus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Bolboschoenus biconcavus is a small, yellowish-green flower with a white center. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a slender, light green stem with a single leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Bolboschoenus biconcavus can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny position in a moist, well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The clumps should be divided into smaller sections and replanted in a warm, sunny position in a moist, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Bolboschoenus biconcavus
Bolboschoenus biconcavus can be found in the tropical wetlands of India.
Bolboschoenus biconcavus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bolboschoenus biconcavus?
Bolboschoenus biconcavus
What is the family of Bolboschoenus biconcavus?
Cyperaceae
What is the distribution of Bolboschoenus biconcavus?
India
Species in the Bolboschoenus genus
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,
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:77216807-1: 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].