Status:
valid
Authors:
Robyns & Lawalrée
Source:
cmp
Year:
1947
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. État Bruxelles 18: 284 (1947)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000519934
Common Names
- Adenia bequaertii
- Bequaert's Adenia
- Bequaert Adenia
Description
Adenia bequaertii (also called Bequaert's Beakrush, among many other common names) is a perennial sedge native to the southeastern United States. It grows in wet meadows, marshes, and other wet habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Adenia bequaertii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has attractive foliage and can be used as a hedge or windbreak. The flowers are attractive to bees and other pollinators.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Adenia bequaertii sub. bequaertii
Adenia bequaertii sub. occidentalis W. de Wilde
Adenia bequaertii sub. macranthera W.J.de Wilde
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Adenia bequaertii has yellow flowers that are clustered in small heads. The seed is a small, hard, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small, with narrow leaves and a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Adenia bequaertii is a hardy, evergreen shrub that grows to about 1m in height and spread. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil and is drought and frost tolerant. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in a sunny position. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood in late summer or autumn and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil.
Where to Find Adenia bequaertii
Adenia bequaertii can be found in south-western Australia, from the Stirling Range to Israelite Bay.
Adenia bequaertii FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Adenia bequaertii?
Adenia bequaertii is found in the south-west of Western Australia, in areas with sandy soils and low rainfall.
What is the average height of Adenia bequaertii?
Adenia bequaertii typically grows to a height of 1-2 metres.
What is the lifespan of Adenia bequaertii?
Adenia bequaertii has a lifespan of up to 20 years.
Species in the Adenia genus
Adenia kigogoensis,
Adenia litoralis,
Adenia mcdadeana,
Adenia metamorpha,
Adenia stylosa,
Adenia aculeata,
Adenia acuta,
Adenia adenifera,
Adenia antongilliana,
Adenia ballyi,
Adenia banaensis,
Adenia bequaertii,
Adenia boivinii,
Adenia cardiophylla,
Adenia cissampeloides,
Adenia cladosepala,
Adenia cordifolia,
Adenia cordifolia,
Adenia crassa,
Adenia cynanchifolia,
Adenia densiflora,
Adenia digitata,
Adenia dinklagei,
Adenia dolichosiphon,
Adenia ecirrosa,
Adenia elegans,
Adenia ellenbeckii,
Adenia epigea,
Adenia erecta,
Adenia fasciculata,
Adenia fernandesiana,
Adenia firingalavensis,
Adenia fruticosa,
Adenia gedoensis,
Adenia glauca,
Adenia globosa,
Adenia globosa,
Adenia goetzei,
Adenia gracilis,
Adenia guineensis,
Adenia gummifera,
Adenia hastata,
Adenia heterophylla,
Adenia hondala,
Adenia huillensis,
Adenia inermis,
Adenia isaloensis,
Adenia karibaensis,
Adenia keramanthus,
Adenia kinabaluensis,
Species in the Passifloraceae family
Adenia kigogoensis,
Adenia litoralis,
Adenia mcdadeana,
Adenia metamorpha,
Adenia stylosa,
Adenia aculeata,
Adenia acuta,
Adenia adenifera,
Adenia antongilliana,
Adenia ballyi,
Adenia banaensis,
Adenia bequaertii,
Adenia boivinii,
Adenia cardiophylla,
Adenia cissampeloides,
Adenia cladosepala,
Adenia cordifolia,
Adenia cordifolia,
Adenia crassa,
Adenia cynanchifolia,
Adenia densiflora,
Adenia digitata,
Adenia dinklagei,
Adenia dolichosiphon,
Adenia ecirrosa,
Adenia elegans,
Adenia ellenbeckii,
Adenia epigea,
Adenia erecta,
Adenia fasciculata,
Adenia fernandesiana,
Adenia firingalavensis,
Adenia fruticosa,
Adenia gedoensis,
Adenia glauca,
Adenia globosa,
Adenia globosa,
Adenia goetzei,
Adenia gracilis,
Adenia guineensis,
Adenia gummifera,
Adenia hastata,
Adenia heterophylla,
Adenia hondala,
Adenia huillensis,
Adenia inermis,
Adenia isaloensis,
Adenia karibaensis,
Adenia keramanthus,
Adenia kinabaluensis,