Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
zenkeri
ID:
349500

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1918

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000348832

Common Names

  • Bolusiella zenkeri
  • Zenker's Bolusiella
  • Zenker's Wood Bolusiella

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Synonyms

  • Listrostachys batesii Rolfe [unknown]
  • Listrostachys zenkeri Kraenzl. [unknown]
  • Bolusiella batesii Schltr. [unknown]
  • Angraecum zenkeri (Kraenzl.) Engl. [unknown]

Description

Bolusiella zenkeri (also called 'Zenker's Sedge', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Africa. It has narrow, grass-like leaves and small, brownish-green flowers. It is found in moist, shady areas, such as in meadows, woodlands, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Bolusiella zenkeri is a species of plant found in South Africa. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bolusiella zenkeri 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bolusiella zenkeri is a clump-forming sedge that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist to wet soils, and can tolerate a wide range of soils. Propagation is by division of the clumps or by seed.

Where to Find Bolusiella zenkeri

Bolusiella zenkeri can be found in moist woods and meadows in southern Africa.

Bolusiella zenkeri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bolusiella zenkeri?

Bolusiella zenkeri

What is the common name of Bolusiella zenkeri?

Zenker's Sedge

What is the natural habitat of Bolusiella zenkeri?

Bolusiella zenkeri is found in wet meadows, marshes, and along streams in the mountains of western North America.

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-22862: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.