Status:
valid
Authors:
(Rendle) Summerh.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1936
Citation Micro:
Fl. W. Trop. Afr. 2: 456 (1936)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000348821
Common Names
- Bolusiella talbotii
- Talbot's Bolusiella
- Talbot's Wood Bolusiella
Synonyms
- Bolusiella alinae Szlach. [unknown]
- Angraecum talbotii Rendle [unknown]
Description
Bolusiella talbotii (also called Talbot's Sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a short rhizome and a culm up to 40 cm tall. It is native to South Africa, and is found in moist meadows, marshes, and wet woods.
Uses & Benefits
Bolusiella talbotii 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
The flower of Bolusiella talbotii is a small, yellowish-green spikelet. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small, dark green and have a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Bolusiella talbotii 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 talbotii
Bolusiella talbotii is a species of sedge native to Africa.
Bolusiella talbotii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bolusiella talbotii?
Bolusiella talbotii
What is the common name of Bolusiella talbotii?
Talbot's Sedge
What is the natural habitat of Bolusiella talbotii?
Bolusiella talbotii is found in wet meadows, marshes, and along streams in the mountains of western North America.
Species in the Bolusiella genus
Species in the Orchidaceae family
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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,
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Acanthophippium curtisii,
Acanthophippium eburneum,
Acanthophippium gougahense,
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Acanthophippium lilacinum,
Acanthophippium mantinianum,
Acanthophippium parviflorum,
Acanthophippium pictum,
Acanthophippium splendidum,
Acanthophippium striatum,
Acanthophippium sylhetense,
Acanthophippium curtisii,
Achlydosa glandulosa,
Acianthera aculeata,