Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
anceps
ID:
433974

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

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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.

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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

Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.
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].