Status:
valid
Authors:
(Miq.) H.J.Lam
Source:
wcs
Year:
1925
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenzorg , sér. 3, 7: 251 (1925)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000347553
Common Names
- Spectacular Boerlagella
- Boerlagella Spectabilis
- Showy Boerlagella
Synonyms
- Planchonella spectabilis (Miq.) Dubard [unknown]
- Sapota spectabilis Miq. [unknown]
- Sideroxylon spectabile (Miq.) Burck [unknown]
- Boerlagia spectabilis (Miq.) Pierre [unknown]
Description
Boerlagella spectabilis (also called Spectacular sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial sedge of the family Cyperaceae. It is native to North America, where it grows in moist woodlands, meadows, and along stream banks. It has long, narrow leaves and small, brownish-green flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Boerlagella spectabilis has been used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, inflammation, and pain. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Boerlagella spectabilis flowers are small, white and star-shaped. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf and a short stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Boerlagella spectabilis can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the fall or early spring in a well-drained soil. Plants can also be divided in the spring or fall. When dividing, make sure to divide the clumps into sections with a sharp knife or spade.
Where to Find Boerlagella spectabilis
Boerlagella spectabilis can be found in South America.
Boerlagella spectabilis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Boerlagella spectabilis?
Boerlagella spectabilis
What is the common name of Boerlagella spectabilis?
Spectacular sedge
What is the growth habit of Boerlagella spectabilis?
It is a perennial grass-like sedge that grows in clumps
Species in the Boerlagella genus
Species in the Sapotaceae family
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Aulandra beccarii,
Aulandra cauliflora,
Aulandra longifolia,
Autranella congolensis,
Baillonella toxisperma,
Beccariella balansana,
Beccariella crebrifolia,
Beccariella lasiantha,
Beccariella novocaledonica,
Beccariella xerocarpa,
Beccariella brownlessiana,
Boerlagella spectabilis,
Breviea sericea,
Burckella banikiensis,
Burckella erythrophylla,
Burckella fijiensis,
Burckella hillii,
Burckella macropoda,
Burckella magusum,
Burckella obovata,
Burckella parvifolia,
Burckella polymera,
Burckella poolei,
Burckella richii,
Burckella sorei,
Burckella thurstonii,
Capurodendron androyense,
Capurodendron ankaranense,
Capurodendron antongiliense,
Capurodendron apollonioides,
Capurodendron bakeri,
Capurodendron costatum,
Capurodendron delphinense,
Capurodendron gracilifolium,
Capurodendron greveanum,
Capurodendron ludiifolium,
Capurodendron madagascariense,
Capurodendron mandrarense,
Capurodendron microphyllum,
Capurodendron nodosum,
Capurodendron perrieri,
Capurodendron pervillei,
Capurodendron pseudoterminalia,
Capurodendron rubrocostatum,
Capurodendron rufescens,
Capurodendron sakalavum,