Status:
valid
Authors:
Nees ex Lehm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1844
Citation Micro:
Nov. Stirp. Pug. 8: 51 (1844)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000592903
Common Names
- Compressa Bittersweet
- Tricostularia compressa
- Compressed Bittersweet
Description
Tricostularia compressa (also called Compressed Bittersweet, among many other common names) is a deciduous shrub that grows up to 3 meters tall. It is native to the eastern United States and is found in woodlands, thickets, and along roadsides. It has yellowish-green flowers and bright orange-red fruits.
Uses & Benefits
Tricostularia compressa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever and inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Tricostularia compressa is small and yellow-green in color. The seed is small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a light green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Tricostularia compressa is a shrub that can grow up to 2 m (6.5 ft) tall. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame or in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a cold frame or in a greenhouse.
Where to Find Tricostularia compressa
Tricostularia compressa can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including India, China, and Southeast Asia.
Tricostularia compressa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Tricostularia compressa?
Tricostularia compressa
What are the common names of Tricostularia compressa?
Compressed sedge
What is the natural habitat of Tricostularia compressa?
It is native to the Mediterranean region
Species in the Tricostularia 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:315525-1: 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].