Status:
valid
Authors:
(Kük.) C.Archer
Source:
wcs
Year:
1997
Citation Micro:
S. African J. Bot. 63: 170 (1997)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000367203
Common Names
- Cyathocoma bachmannii
- Bachmann's Cyathocoma
- Bachmann's Cyathocoma Grass
Description
Cyathocoma bachmannii (also called Bachmann's Cyathocoma, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb native to Australia. It has linear leaves and white flowers. It grows in sandy or loamy soils in open woodlands and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Cyathocoma bachmannii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used to stabilize soil and control erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cyathocoma bachmannii has small yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cyathocoma bachmannii is a low-growing, evergreen perennial with a spreading habit. It is native to South Africa and is hardy in USDA zones 9-11. It can be propagated by division or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade.
Where to Find Cyathocoma bachmannii
Cyathocoma bachmannii is native to South America and can be found in wet, marshy areas.
Cyathocoma bachmannii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cyathocoma bachmannii?
Cyathocoma bachmannii
What is the common name of Cyathocoma bachmannii?
Bachmann's Cyathocoma
What is the natural habitat of Cyathocoma bachmannii?
It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia
Species in the Cyathocoma 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:997408-1: 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].