Status:
valid
Authors:
(Ohwi) Y.C.Yang & M.Zhan
Source:
wcs
Year:
1988
Citation Micro:
Acta Biol. Plateau Sin. 7: 14 (1987 publ. 1988)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000341722
Common Names
- Bolboschoenus yagara
- Yagara Reed Canary Grass
- Yagara Reed Grass
Description
Bolboschoenus yagara (also called Yagara bulrush, among many other common names) is a perennial grass-like plant with long, narrow leaves. It is native to Eurasia, and is typically found in wetland habitats such as marshes, swamps, and wet meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Bolboschoenus yagara is used for erosion control, as an ornamental plant, and as a food source for waterfowl.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bolboschoenus yagara has small, yellow-green flowers that are clustered in the axils of the leaves. The seeds are small, black and triangular in shape. The seedlings are slender with long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bolboschoenus yagara 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 yagara
Bolboschoenus yagara can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, including India, China, Thailand, and Indonesia.
Bolboschoenus yagara FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bolboschoenus yagara?
Bolboschoenus yagara
What is the common name of Bolboschoenus yagara?
Yagara bulrush
What is the natural habitat of Bolboschoenus yagara?
It is found in wet meadows, marshes, and along the edges of ponds and streams
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
Ming Zhan: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Zhan' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:984354-1: 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].