Status:
valid
Authors:
(K.Schum.) Nelmes
Source:
wcs
Year:
1953
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 8: 381 (1953)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000357722
Common Names
- Coleochloa virgata
- Wand-like Coleochloa
- Coleochloa
Description
Coleochloa virgata (also called Wiry Stonewort, among many other common names) is a species of aquatic plant native to Europe and Asia. It is a small, perennial plant with short, slender stems and small, oval leaves. It grows in shallow, still waters, such as ponds, lakes, and slow-moving streams.
Uses & Benefits
Coleochloa virgata is used for erosion control and as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Coleochloa virgata has small, white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and thin, with a single, slender stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Coleochloa virgata can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny position. Division should be done in spring or autumn. It is best to divide the clumps when the plant is dormant.
Where to Find Coleochloa virgata
Coleochloa virgata can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including India, Africa, and South America.
Coleochloa virgata FAQ
What are the common names of Coleochloa virgata?
Coleochloa virgata is commonly known as the African Teak.
What is the natural habitat of Coleochloa virgata?
Coleochloa virgata is native to Africa.
What is the growth rate of Coleochloa virgata?
Coleochloa virgata has a moderate growth rate of 13-24 inches per year.
Species in the Coleochloa genus
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:303572-1: 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].