Bocquillonia goniorrhachis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
goniorrhachis
ID:
348080
Status:
valid
Authors:
Airy Shaw
Source:
wcs
Year:
1981
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 36: 607 (1981)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000347412
Common Names
- Goniorrhachis Bocquillonia
- Goniorrhachis' Bocquillonia
- Goniorrhachis Bocquilloniae
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Bocquillonia goniorrhachis (also called 'Goniorrhachis', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry, sunny habitats such as rocky slopes and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Bocquillonia goniorrhachis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Bocquillonia goniorrhachis is a small, white spikelet. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are slender and have a single, thin leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Bocquillonia goniorrhachis is a perennial sedge that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 4-8.
Where to Find Bocquillonia goniorrhachis
Bocquillonia goniorrhachis is native to South America and can be found in moist meadows, wet woodlands, and along stream banks.
Bocquillonia goniorrhachis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bocquillonia goniorrhachis?
Bocquillonia goniorrhachis
What is the family of Bocquillonia goniorrhachis?
Cyperaceae
What is the common name of Bocquillonia goniorrhachis?
Gonio-Rhachis Sedge
Species in the Bocquillonia genus
Bocquillonia arborea, Bocquillonia brachypoda, Bocquillonia brevipes, Bocquillonia castaneifolia, Bocquillonia codonostylis, Bocquillonia goniorrhachis, Bocquillonia grandidens, Bocquillonia longipes, Bocquillonia lucidula, Bocquillonia nervosa, Bocquillonia phenacostigma, Bocquillonia rhomboidea, Bocquillonia sessiliflora, Bocquillonia spicata,
Species in the Euphorbiaceae family
Acalypha peckoltii, Acalypha peduncularis, Acalypha pendula, Acalypha perrieri, Acalypha persimilis, Acalypha peruviana, Acalypha pervilleana, Acalypha phleoides, Acalypha phyllonomifolia, Acalypha pilosa, Acalypha pippenii, Acalypha pittieri, Acalypha platyphylla, Acalypha pleiogyne, Acalypha plicata, Acalypha pohliana, Acalypha poiretii, Acalypha polymorpha, Acalypha polystachya, Acalypha portoricensis, Acalypha pruinosa, Acalypha pruriens, Acalypha pseudalopecuroides, Acalypha pseudovagans, Acalypha psilostachya, Acalypha pubiflora, Acalypha pulchrespicata, Acalypha punctata, Acalypha purpurascens, Acalypha purpusii, Acalypha pycnantha, Acalypha pygmaea, Acalypha radians, Acalypha radicans, Acalypha radinostachya, Acalypha radula, Acalypha radula, Acalypha rafaelensis, Acalypha raivavensis, Acalypha rapensis, Acalypha reflexa, Acalypha repanda, Acalypha retifera, Acalypha rhombifolia, Acalypha rhomboidea, Acalypha richardiana, Acalypha riedeliana, Acalypha rivularis, Acalypha rottleroides, Acalypha rubrinervis,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-22729: Based on the initial data import
Herbert Kenneth Airy Shaw (1902-1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Airy Shaw' in the authors string.