Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
microglochin
ID:
353828

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sandwith

Source:
wcs

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1929: 125 (1929)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000353160

Common Names

  • Microglochin
  • Cephalostemon Microglochin
  • Cephalostemon

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Description

Cephalostemon microglochin (also called Small-spiked Rush, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to South Africa. It grows in moist, grassy areas and has a tufted habit with narrow, linear leaves and small, brown spikelets.

Uses & Benefits

Cephalostemon microglochin is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, stomach ache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cephalostemon microglochin is white and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cephalostemon microglochin is a small, perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Cephalostemon microglochin

Cephalostemon microglochin is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.

Cephalostemon microglochin FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cephalostemon microglochin?

Cephalostemon microglochin

What is the common name of Cephalostemon microglochin?

Microglochin Cephalostemon

What is the growth habit of Cephalostemon microglochin?

It is a small shrub with a spreading habit.

Species in the Rapateaceae family

Amphiphyllum rigidum, Cephalostemon affinis, Cephalostemon angustatus, Cephalostemon gracilis, Cephalostemon microglochin, Cephalostemon riedelianus, Duckea cyperaceoidea, Duckea flava, Duckea junciformis, Duckea squarrosa, Epidryos allenii, Epidryos guayanensis, Epidryos micrantherus, Epidryos matheusii, Guacamaya superba, Kunhardtia radiata, Kunhardtia rhodantha, Marahuacaea schomburgkii, Maschalocephalus dinklagei, Monotrema aemulans, Monotrema affine, Monotrema arthrophyllum, Monotrema bracteatum, Monotrema xyridoides, Phelpsiella ptericaulis, Potarophytum riparium, Rapatea angustifolia, Rapatea aracamuniana, Rapatea chimantensis, Rapatea circasiana, Rapatea elongata, Rapatea fanshawei, Rapatea linearis, Rapatea longipes, Rapatea membranacea, Rapatea muaju, Rapatea paludosa, Rapatea pycnocephala, Rapatea rugulosa, Rapatea saulensis, Rapatea scabra, Rapatea spectabilis, Rapatea spruceana, Rapatea steyermarkii, Rapatea ulei, Rapatea undulata, Rapatea xiphoides, Rapatea yapacana, Saxofridericia aculeata, Saxofridericia compressa,

References

Noel Yvri Sandwith (1901-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sandwith' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:52251-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.