Status:
valid
Authors:
(É.Desv.) Dhooge & Goetgh.
Source:
wcs
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
Pl. Syst. Evol. 243: 82 (2003)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000615429
Common Names
- Zameioscirpus Gaimardioides
- Gaimardioides Zameioscirpus
- Gaimardioides Zameioscirpus
Description
Zameioscirpus gaimardioides (also called Gaimardioides Zameioscirpus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Cyperaceae family. It is an annual herb native to Mexico, typically found growing in wet montane forests. It has small, ovate leaves with white veins and yellow-orange flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Zameioscirpus gaimardioides has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It can also be used as a ground cover and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Zameioscirpus gaimardioides has small, yellow flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Zameioscirpus gaimardioides can be propagated from seed or stem cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Stem cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-draining potting mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, humid environment and given plenty of light.
Where to Find Zameioscirpus gaimardioides
Zameioscirpus gaimardioides is native to Chile.
Zameioscirpus gaimardioides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Zameioscirpus gaimardioides?
Zameioscirpus gaimardioides
What is the family of Zameioscirpus gaimardioides?
Cyperaceae
Where is Zameioscirpus gaimardioides found?
South America
Species in the Zameioscirpus 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:60426897-2: 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].