Status:
valid
Authors:
(N.E.Br.) J.R.Starr
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2021
Citation Micro:
J. Syst. Evol. 59: 827 (2021)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000028914
Common Names
- Schoenoplectiella confusa
- Confusa Schoenoplectiella
- Schoenoplectiella Confusa
Description
Schoenoplectiella confusa (also called Confused Schoenoplectiella, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Cyperaceae family. It is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to India and is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Schoenoplectiella confusa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach ailments.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Schoenoplectiella confusa sub. natalitia (Browning) J.R.Starr
Schoenoplectiella confusa sub. confusa
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Schoenoplectiella confusa is a small, yellow, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, black, bean-like seed. The seedlings are small, yellow, and have a single, long, slender stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Schoenoplectiella confusa is a perennial, aquatic plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It can be grown in moist soil in full sun or partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can tolerate some flooding. It can be propagated by dividing the rhizomes in spring or by sowing the seeds in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Schoenoplectiella confusa
Schoenoplectiella confusa can be found in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia.
Schoenoplectiella confusa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Schoenoplectiella confusa?
Schoenoplectiella confusa
What is the common name of Schoenoplectiella confusa?
No common name
What is the natural habitat of Schoenoplectiella confusa?
It is found in wetland habitats
Species in the Schoenoplectiella genus
Schoenoplectiella aberrans,
Schoenoplectiella articulata,
Schoenoplectiella dissachantha,
Schoenoplectiella erecta,
Schoenoplectiella hallii,
Schoenoplectiella heterophylla,
Schoenoplectiella hooperae,
Schoenoplectiella juncea,
Schoenoplectiella juncoides,
Schoenoplectiella laevis,
Schoenoplectiella lateriflora,
Schoenoplectiella leucantha,
Schoenoplectiella microglumis,
Schoenoplectiella oxyjulos,
Schoenoplectiella perrieri,
Schoenoplectiella praelongata,
Schoenoplectiella proxima,
Schoenoplectiella purshiana,
Schoenoplectiella reducta,
Schoenoplectiella roylei,
Schoenoplectiella saximontana,
Schoenoplectiella senegalensis,
Schoenoplectiella supina,
Schoenoplectiella vohemarensis,
Schoenoplectiella wallichii,
Schoenoplectiella mucronata,
Schoenoplectiella komarovii,
Schoenoplectiella lineolata,
Schoenoplectiella hotarui,
Schoenoplectiella gemmifera,
Schoenoplectiella fuscorubens,
Schoenoplectiella intermedia,
Schoenoplectiella magrathii,
Schoenoplectiella yashiroi,
Schoenoplectiella humillima,
Schoenoplectiella clemensiae,
Schoenoplectiella jingmenensis,
Schoenoplectiella oligoseta,
Schoenoplectiella subbisetosa,
Schoenoplectiella trapezoidea,
Schoenoplectiella blakei,
Schoenoplectiella melanosperma,
Schoenoplectiella multiseta,
Schoenoplectiella rechingeri,
Schoenoplectiella smithii,
Schoenoplectiella naritaensis,
Schoenoplectiella triangulata,
Schoenoplectiella kandawlayensis,
Schoenoplectiella orthorhizomata,
Schoenoplectiella schoofii,
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:77222642-1: 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].