Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
koshevnikovii
ID:
1302661

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Litv.) A.E.Kozhevn.

Source:
tro

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Sosud. Rast. Sovet. Dal'nego Vostoka 3: 189 (1988):.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001301999

Common Names

  • Bolboschoenus koshevnikovii
  • Koshevnikov's bulrush
  • Koshevnikov's bulrush

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Description

Bolboschoenus koshevnikovii (also called Koshevnikovii, among many other common names) is a grass native to Madagascar. It has a dense, spreading clump of leaves and can grow up to 1 m tall. It is found in wetland areas, often in moist soils.

Uses & Benefits

Bolboschoenus koshevnikovii is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bolboschoenus koshevnikovii is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bolboschoenus koshevnikovii is a perennial grass that is best propagated by seed. The seeds should be sown in a light, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Once established, it should be watered regularly and fertilized once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Bolboschoenus koshevnikovii

Bolboschoenus koshevnikovii is a species of sedge found in wetland habitats in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including Africa, Asia, and the Americas.

Bolboschoenus koshevnikovii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bolboschoenus koshevnikovii?

Bolboschoenus koshevnikovii

What is the common name of Bolboschoenus koshevnikovii?

Koshevnikov's bolboschoenus

What is the natural habitat of Bolboschoenus koshevnikovii?

Bolboschoenus koshevnikovii is native to the tropical rainforests of Madagascar

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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-9904986: Based on the initial data import
Dmitry Litvinov (1855-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Litv.' in the authors string.
Andrey Evgenievich Kozhevnikov (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.E.Kozhevn.' in the authors string.