Status:
valid
Authors:
Steyerm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1951
Citation Micro:
Fieldiana, Bot. 28: 50 (1951)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000356069
Common Names
- Costatum Cladium
- Costatum Sawgrass
- Costatum Bulrush
Description
Cladium costatum (also called Costate Sawgrass, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to western North America. It grows in wet meadows, swamps, and along streams, and has a rhizomatous root system with narrow, linear leaves and small, greenish flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Cladium costatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of food for livestock and wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cladium costatum has small, yellow flowers that are arranged in a spike-like shape. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves that are oval-shaped and pointed at the tip.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cladium costatum is a perennial grass that can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept in a warm, sunny location. Division should be done in early spring or late fall when the plant is actively growing. Once established, the plant requires minimal care and can tolerate drought conditions.
Where to Find Cladium costatum
Cladium costatum is native to tropical Africa.
Cladium costatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cladium costatum?
Cladium costatum
What type of plant is Cladium costatum?
Fern
Where is Cladium costatum native to?
Central and South America
Species in the Cladium 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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:59608-2: 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].