Status:
valid
Authors:
(Rye, R.L.Barrett & M.D.Barrett) K.L.Wilson & J.J.Bruhl
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2021
Citation Micro:
Bot. J. Linn. Soc. 196: 181 (2021)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000028943
Common Names
- Scleroschoenus pentagonus
- Pentagonus Scleroschoenus
- Pentagonus's Scleroschoenus
Description
Scleroschoenus pentagonus (also called Five-ribbed Scleroschoenus, among many other common names) is a small, tufted grass with erect stems and five-ribbed 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
Scleroschoenus pentagonus 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 Scleroschoenus pentagonus 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
Scleroschoenus pentagonus can be propagated by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plants should be grown in full sun to partial shade and kept moist.
Where to Find Scleroschoenus pentagonus
Scleroschoenus pentagonus can be found in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia.
Scleroschoenus pentagonus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Scleroschoenus pentagonus?
Scleroschoenus pentagonus
What are the common names of Scleroschoenus pentagonus?
Five-ribbed Scleroschoenus
Where is Scleroschoenus pentagonus found?
It is found in Africa, Madagascar, and the Arabian Peninsula
Species in the Scleroschoenus 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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77218522-1: 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].