Status:
valid
Authors:
(R.Br.) C.B.Clarke
Source:
wcs
Year:
1908
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew, Addit. Ser. 8: 92 (1908)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000433306
Common Names
- Gymnoschoenus anceps
- Two-edged Gymnoschoenus
- Double-edged Gymnoschoenus
Description
Gymnoschoenus anceps (also called Anceps Gymnoschoenus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Acanthaceae. It is native to the tropical regions of Africa and Asia. It is a small shrub with small white flowers and grows in lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Gymnoschoenus anceps has non-medical uses as an ornamental plant and is used for its attractive foliage. It is also used as a groundcover in gardens and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Gymnoschoenus anceps is a small, tubular, white flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, round seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gymnoschoenus anceps is a shrub that grows up to 1.5 meters in height. It prefers partial shade and moist soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist soil mix.
Where to Find Gymnoschoenus anceps
Gymnoschoenus anceps is native to India and can be found in moist forests and grasslands.
Gymnoschoenus anceps FAQ
What is the common name of Gymnoschoenus anceps?
Prickly Sea Rush
What is the scientific name of Prickly Sea Rush?
Gymnoschoenus anceps
What is the habitat of Prickly Sea Rush?
It is found in coastal areas, salt marshes, and estuaries
Species in the Gymnoschoenus 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:308663-1: 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].