Sumatroscirpus minor - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
minor
ID:
1521066
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Kük.) Lév.-Bourret & J.R.Starr
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 43: 525 (2018)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000007740
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Sumatroscirpus minor (also called Small Club-rush, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Cyperaceae. It is a perennial herb that grows up to 30 cm tall and is native to India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. It is found in moist grasslands and rocky hillsides.
Uses & Benefits
Sumatroscirpus minor is used as an ornamental plant and for soil erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Sumatroscirpus minor is a small, yellowish-green spikelet. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped grain. The seedlings are thin and fragile, with small, pointed leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Sumatroscirpus minor is best done through division of the rhizomes. The rhizomes should be planted in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist but not soggy. The plant should be kept in a warm, sunny location and fertilized regularly. Propagation can also be done through seed, but this is more difficult and less successful.
Where to Find Sumatroscirpus minor
Sumatroscirpus minor is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in moist forests and savannas.
Sumatroscirpus minor FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Sumatroscirpus minor?
Sumatroscirpus minor is found in the Cerrado region of Brazil.
What is the average height of Sumatroscirpus minor?
Sumatroscirpus minor typically grows to a height of 1-2 meters.
What is the flowering season of Sumatroscirpus minor?
Sumatroscirpus minor flowers from April to June.
Species in the Sumatroscirpus 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:77194735-1: 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].