Rhaphiostylis subsessilifolia - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Metteniusales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
subsessilifolia
ID:
406754
Status:
valid
Authors:
Engl.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1909
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 43(1-2): 184. 1909 [23 Feb 1909]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000406086
Common Names
- Rhaphiostylis subsessilifolia
- Subsessileleaf Rhaphiostylis
- Subsessilifolia Rhaphiostylis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Rhaphiostylis subsessilifolia (also called Subsessile-leaved Spikerush, among many other common names) is a species of sedge native to North America. It is a perennial grass-like plant with a tuft of narrow, linear leaves and small, white flowers. It typically grows in wet soils, such as marshes, swamps, and wet meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Rhaphiostylis subsessilifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Rhaphiostylis subsessilifolia is small and white. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are thin and long with a white or yellowish color.
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Rhaphiostylis subsessilifolia is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by cuttings. It grows best in partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It should be grown in a well-draining potting mix. It can also be propagated from seed, but this is a slow and difficult process.
Where to Find Rhaphiostylis subsessilifolia
Rhaphiostylis subsessilifolia is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Americas.
Rhaphiostylis subsessilifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rhaphiostylis subsessilifolia?
Rhaphiostylis subsessilifolia
What is the common name of Rhaphiostylis subsessilifolia?
Subsessile-leafed raspwort
Where is Rhaphiostylis subsessilifolia native to?
Australia
Species in the Rhaphiostylis genus
Rhaphiostylis poggei, Rhaphiostylis preussii, Rhaphiostylis beninensis, Rhaphiostylis fusca, Rhaphiostylis ovatifolia, Rhaphiostylis parvifolia, Rhaphiostylis subsessilifolia, Rhaphiostylis ferruginea, Rhaphiostylis cordifolia, Rhaphiostylis elegans, Rhaphiostylis madagascariensis, Rhaphiostylis minima,
Species in the Metteniusaceae family
Apodytes bebile, Apodytes abbottii, Apodytes brachystylis, Apodytes clusiifolia, Apodytes dimidiata, Apodytes geldenhuysii, Apodytes grandifolia, Apodytes thouvenotii, Metteniusa edulis, Metteniusa nucifera, Metteniusa tessmanniana, Metteniusa cogolloi, Poraqueiba paraensis, Poraqueiba sericea, Poraqueiba guianensis, Rhaphiostylis poggei, Rhaphiostylis preussii, Rhaphiostylis beninensis, Rhaphiostylis fusca, Rhaphiostylis ovatifolia, Rhaphiostylis parvifolia, Rhaphiostylis subsessilifolia, Rhaphiostylis ferruginea, Rhaphiostylis cordifolia, Rhaphiostylis elegans, Rhaphiostylis madagascariensis, Rhaphiostylis minima,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2428714: Based on the initial data import
Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.