Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
maritimus
ID:
342363

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Palla

Source:
wcs

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Syn. Deut. Schweiz. Fl. , ed. 3: 2532 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000341695

Common Names

  • Bolboschoenus maritimus
  • Maritime Reed Canary Grass
  • Maritime Reed Grass

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Description

Bolboschoenus maritimus (also called Seaside Bulrush, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America. It has a rhizome root system and grows in moist, shady habitats such as wetlands and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Bolboschoenus maritimus is used for erosion control, as an ornamental plant, and as a food source for waterfowl.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Bolboschoenus maritimus sub. affinis (Roth) T.Koyama
Bolboschoenus maritimus sub. maritimus
Bolboschoenus maritimus sub. paludosus (A.Nelson) T.Koyama

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bolboschoenus maritimus has small, yellow flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small and black and the seedlings are slender with narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bolboschoenus maritimus is a perennial grass native to wetlands and marshes. It prefers full sun and moist soil. Propagation is usually done by division or seed. Division should be done in the spring or fall. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a well-draining potting mix. Once established, the plants can be divided every few years.

Where to Find Bolboschoenus maritimus

Bolboschoenus maritimus can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, including India, China, Thailand, and Indonesia.

Bolboschoenus maritimus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bolboschoenus maritimus?

Bolboschoenus maritimus

What is the common name of Bolboschoenus maritimus?

Maritime bulrush

What is the natural habitat of Bolboschoenus maritimus?

It is found in wet meadows, marshes, and along the edges of ponds and streams

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

Eduard Palla (1864-1922): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Palla' in the authors string.
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:298094-1: 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].