Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
rupestris
ID:
1521067

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lév.-Bourret & J.R.Starr

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 43: 526 (2018)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000007741


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Description

Sumatroscirpus rupestris (also called Rock 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 50 cm tall and is native to India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. It is found in moist grasslands and rocky hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Sumatroscirpus rupestris is used as an ornamental plant and for soil erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sumatroscirpus rupestris 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Sumatroscirpus rupestris 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 rupestris

Sumatroscirpus rupestris is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in moist forests and savannas.

Sumatroscirpus rupestris FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Sumatroscirpus rupestris?

Sumatroscirpus rupestris is found in the Cerrado region of Brazil.

What is the average height of Sumatroscirpus rupestris?

Sumatroscirpus rupestris typically grows to a height of 1-2 meters.

What is the flowering season of Sumatroscirpus rupestris?

Sumatroscirpus rupestris flowers from April to June.

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:77194736-1: 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].