Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
bachmannii
ID:
571334

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mast.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
Ann. K. K. Naturhist. Hofmus. 15(Beibl. 66): 11 (1900)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000570666

Common Names

  • Bachmann's Thamnochortus
  • Bachmann's Grass
  • Grass

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Synonyms

  • Thamnochortus sulcatus Mast. [unknown]

Description

Thamnochortus bachmannii (also called Bachmann's Spike Rush, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial plant with a creeping rhizome. It is native to South Africa and grows in sandy soils in coastal and inland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Thamnochortus bachmannii is used as a timber tree for furniture, construction, and fuel. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, malaria, and dysentery.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Thamnochortus bachmannii is a small, white flower with a long, slender corolla tube. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed, with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Thamnochortus bachmannii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is hardy to USDA Zone 8.

Where to Find Thamnochortus bachmannii

Thamnochortus bachmannii can be found in South Africa, in the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal provinces.

Thamnochortus bachmannii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Thamnochortus bachmannii?

Thamnochortus bachmannii

What is the family of Thamnochortus bachmannii?

Cyperaceae

What is the common name of Thamnochortus bachmannii?

Bachmann's thamnochortus

Species in the Thamnochortus genus

Thamnochortus acuminatus, Thamnochortus amoena, Thamnochortus arenarius, Thamnochortus bachmannii, Thamnochortus cinereus, Thamnochortus dumosus, Thamnochortus ellipticus, Thamnochortus erectus, Thamnochortus fraternus, Thamnochortus fruticosus, Thamnochortus glaber, Thamnochortus gracilis, Thamnochortus guthrieae, Thamnochortus insignis, Thamnochortus karooica, Thamnochortus levynsiae, Thamnochortus lucens, Thamnochortus muirii, Thamnochortus nutans, Thamnochortus obtusus, Thamnochortus paniculatus, Thamnochortus papyraceus, Thamnochortus pellucidus, Thamnochortus platypteris, Thamnochortus pluristachyus, Thamnochortus pulcher, Thamnochortus punctatus, Thamnochortus rigidus, Thamnochortus scabridus, Thamnochortus schlechteri, Thamnochortus spicigerus, Thamnochortus sporadicus, Thamnochortus stokoei, Thamnochortus kammanassiae, Thamnochortus spiciger,

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,

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