Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
dioeca
ID:
1317994

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kunth) García-Madr. & Muasya

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Taxon 64: 698 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001330448

Common Names

  • Afroscirpoides dioeca
  • Dioeca Afroscirpoides
  • Afroscirpoides

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Description

Afroscirpoides dioeca (also called 'Two-stamen Afroscirpoides', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Central and South America. It is a small, herbaceous plant with long, thin stems and small, green leaves. It is found in humid, tropical forests, often growing in shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Afroscirpoides dioeca is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a potted plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Afroscirpoides dioeca is white and has five petals. The seed is small, black, and round. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Afroscirpoides dioeca can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and the seedlings transplanted when large enough to handle. Division is best done in spring or autumn. Larger divisions can be planted out direct into their permanent positions, though it is best to pot up the smaller divisions and grow them on in a cold frame until they are established.

Where to Find Afroscirpoides dioeca

Afroscirpoides dioeca is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and West Africa. It can be found in the wild in Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea, and Nigeria.

Afroscirpoides dioeca FAQ

What is the scientific name of Afroscirpoides dioeca?

Afroscirpoides dioeca

What type of plant is Afroscirpoides dioeca?

Grass

Where is Afroscirpoides dioeca native to?

Africa

Species in the Afroscirpoides genus

Species in the Cyperaceae family

Abildgaardia mexicana, Abildgaardia ovata, Abildgaardia schoenoides, Abildgaardia triflora, Abildgaardia oxystachya, Abildgaardia odontocarpa, Abildgaardia macrantha, Abildgaardia fusiformis, Abildgaardia pachyptera, Actinoschoenus repens, Actinoschoenus yunnanensis, Actinoschoenus aphyllus, Actinoscirpus grossus, Afrotrilepis jaegeri, Afrotrilepis pilosa, Amphiscirpus nevadensis, Arthrostylis aphylla, Arthrostylis planiculmis, Becquerelia clarkei, Becquerelia cymosa, Becquerelia discolor, Becquerelia merkeliana, Becquerelia muricata, Becquerelia tuberculata, Bisboeckelera irrigua, Bisboeckelera longifolia, Bisboeckelera microcephala, Bisboeckelera vinacea, Blysmus compressus, Blysmus mongolicola, Blysmus rufus, Blysmus sinocompressus, Bolboschoenoplectus mariqueter, Bolboschoenus caldwellii, Bolboschoenus capensis, Bolboschoenus fluviatilis, Bolboschoenus glaucus, Bolboschoenus grandispicus, Bolboschoenus laticarpus, Bolboschoenus maritimus, Bolboschoenus medianus, Bolboschoenus nobilis, Bolboschoenus novae-angliae, Bolboschoenus planiculmis, Bolboschoenus robustus, Bolboschoenus schmidii, Bolboschoenus stagnicola, Bolboschoenus yagara, Bolboschoenus koshevnikovii, Bolboschoenus biconcavus,

References

Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
A. Muthama Muasya (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Muasya' in the authors string.
Anna S. García-Madrid: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'García-Madr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60471725-2: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].