Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
heterophylla
ID:
527162

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schuyler) Lye

Source:
wcs

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Lidia 6: 25 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000526494

Common Names

  • Schoenoplectiella heterophylla
  • Heterophylla Schoenoplectiella
  • Heterophylla-Schoenoplectiella

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Synonyms

  • Schoenoplectus heterophyllus (Schuyler) J.Raynal [unknown]

Description

Schoenoplectiella heterophylla (also called Variable Spike-rush, among many other common names) is an annual grass-like plant native to Australia. It has long, thin leaves and grows in moist, grassy areas.

Uses & Benefits

Schoenoplectiella heterophylla is a fast-growing, evergreen tree that is often used as a windbreak or for erosion control. Its dense canopy provides shade and can be used to create a natural privacy screen. The wood is strong and durable, making it suitable for use in furniture and other woodworking projects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Schoenoplectiella heterophylla are small, yellow-green in color and occur in clusters. The seeds are small, black, and have a hard coat. Seedlings have a single, thin stem with small, scale-like leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Schoenoplectiella heterophylla is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m in height. It is drought and frost tolerant, and prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a sandy, well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature wood and treated with a rooting hormone before planting in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Schoenoplectiella heterophylla

Schoenoplectiella heterophylla can be found in the eastern United States and Canada, from Maine to Florida and west to Minnesota and Ontario.

Schoenoplectiella heterophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Schoenoplectiella heterophylla?

Schoenoplectiella heterophylla

What is the common name of Schoenoplectiella heterophylla?

Heterophylla Spike-rush

What is the growth habit of Schoenoplectiella heterophylla?

It is a perennial grass-like herb with erect stems up to 1 m tall.

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

Kåre Arnstein Lye (b.1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lye' in the authors string.
Alfred Ernest Schuyler (b.1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schuyler' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1135300-2: 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].