Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
bachmannii
ID:
367871

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

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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.

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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 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

Georg Kükenthal (1864-1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kük.' in the authors string.
Clare Archer (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Archer' in the authors string.
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].