Status:
valid
Authors:
Hochst.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1869
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 10: 236 (1869)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000343937
Common Names
- Cannomois
- Scirpoides
- Rush-like Cannomois
Synonyms
- Cannomois dregei Pillans [unknown]
- Mesanthus ricinus Nees ex Mast. [unknown]
- Thamnochortus scirpoides Kunth [unknown]
- Cannomois scirpoides (Kunth) Hochst. [deprecated]
Description
Cannomois scirpoides (also called canna lily, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Cannaceae. It is a herbaceous perennial that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It is native to South America, and it is found in wet forests, along rivers, and in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Cannomois scirpoides is used as an ornamental plant and is grown for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin diseases, fever, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cannomois scirpoides has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, black and shiny, and its seedlings are small and slender.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cannomois scirpoides can be propagated by seed or division. It is best grown in a sunny position in moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate some shade but will flower better in full sun. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Cannomois scirpoides
Cannomois scirpoides is native to South Africa and can be found in grasslands and savannas.
Cannomois scirpoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cannomois scirpoides?
Cannomois scirpoides
What is the growth habit of Cannomois scirpoides?
It is a herbaceous perennial with a clumping habit.
What is the optimal soil type for Cannomois scirpoides?
It prefers well-drained, slightly acidic soil with a pH of 5.5-7.0.
Species in the Cannomois genus
Cannomois aristata,
Cannomois congesta,
Cannomois nitida,
Cannomois parviflora,
Cannomois scirpoides,
Cannomois taylorii,
Cannomois virgata,
Cannomois grandis,
Cannomois arenicola,
Cannomois anfracta,
Cannomois robusta,
Cannomois primosii,
Species in the Restionaceae family
Alexgeorgea ganopoda,
Alexgeorgea nitens,
Alexgeorgea subterranea,
Anarthria gracilis,
Anarthria humilis,
Anarthria laevis,
Anarthria polyphylla,
Anarthria prolifera,
Anarthria scabra,
Anthochortus capensis,
Anthochortus crinalis,
Anthochortus ecklonii,
Anthochortus graminifolius,
Anthochortus insignis,
Anthochortus laxiflorus,
Anthochortus singularis,
Aphelia brizula,
Aphelia cyperoides,
Aphelia drummondii,
Aphelia gracilis,
Aphelia nutans,
Aphelia pumilio,
Apodasmia brownii,
Apodasmia chilensis,
Apodasmia similis,
Apodasmia ceramophila,
Askidiosperma alboaristatum,
Askidiosperma alticola,
Askidiosperma andreaeanum,
Askidiosperma capitatum,
Askidiosperma chartaceum,
Askidiosperma delicatulum,
Askidiosperma esterhuyseniae,
Askidiosperma insigne,
Askidiosperma longiflorum,
Askidiosperma nitidum,
Askidiosperma paniculatum,
Askidiosperma rugosum,
Askidiosperma alticolum,
Baloskion australe,
Baloskion fimbriatum,
Baloskion gracile,
Baloskion longipes,
Baloskion pallens,
Baloskion stenocoleum,
Baloskion tenuiculme,
Baloskion tetraphyllum,
Calorophus elongatus,
Calorophus erostris,
Cannomois aristata,