Status:
valid
Authors:
(Cherm.) Lye
Source:
wcs
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
Lidia 6: 27 (2003)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000526619
Common Names
- Vohemarensis Schoenoplectiella
- Vohemarensis Spike Rush
- Spike Rush
Description
Schoenoplectiella vohemarensis (also called Vohemarensis Schoenoplectiella, among many other common names) is a perennial herb, typically growing up to 1 m tall. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, as well as in dry deciduous forests.
Uses & Benefits
Schoenoplectiella vohemarensis is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Schoenoplectiella vohemarensis has small white flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, dark brown and round. The seedlings are thin and delicate with long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Schoenoplectiella vohemarensis can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plants should be divided into small clumps and replanted in a light, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Schoenoplectiella vohemarensis
Schoenoplectiella vohemarensis is native to India and can be found in dry deciduous forests.
Schoenoplectiella vohemarensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Schoenoplectiella vohemarensis?
Schoenoplectiella vohemarensis
What are the common names of Schoenoplectiella vohemarensis?
None
What is the natural habitat of Schoenoplectiella vohemarensis?
Dry forests and woodlands
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:60432234-2: 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].