Description
Schoenoplectiella muriculata (also called Muriculate Schoenoplectiella, among many other common names) is a small, tufted grass with erect stems and muriculate inflorescences. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands, and is found in moist and shady areas, such as forests, thickets, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Schoenoplectiella muriculata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, headache, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Schoenoplectiella muriculata is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Schoenoplectiella muriculata is a perennial grass that can be propagated by seed or division. It requires full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in a wide range of soil types, but prefers sandy or loamy soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It should be fertilized in the spring and summer with a balanced fertilizer.