Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
maudae
ID:
349478

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1918

Citation Micro:
Beih. Bot. Centralbl. 36(2): 106 (1918)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000348810

Common Names

  • Bolusiella maudae
  • Maud's Bolusiella
  • Maud's Wood Bolusiella

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Synonyms

  • Listrostachys imbricata Rolfe [unknown]
  • Bolusiella imbricata Schltr. [unknown]
  • Angraecum maudae Bolus [unknown]

Description

Bolusiella maudae (also called Maud's sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial, evergreen sedge that grows up to 40 cm tall and is native to South Africa. It prefers moist, shady habitats such as woodlands, meadows and stream banks.

Uses & Benefits

Bolusiella maudae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower of Bolusiella maudae is a small, greenish-brown spikelet with a single stamen. Seed of Bolusiella maudae is a small, dark brown, triangular nutlet. Seedlings of Bolusiella maudae are thin, grass-like with a single seed leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bolusiella maudae is a low-growing, clump-forming perennial grass-like plant that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. Propagation is best done by division of the clumps in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Bolusiella maudae

Bolusiella maudae is a species of sedge native to Africa.

Bolusiella maudae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bolusiella maudae?

Bolusiella maudae

What is the common name of Bolusiella maudae?

Maud's Sedge

Where is Bolusiella maudae found?

It is found in the United States and Canada

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-22860: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.