Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
umbratica
ID:
406885

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fern.Alonso

Source:
ksu

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Revista Acad. Colomb. Ci. Exact. 30: 177 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000406217

Common Names

  • Resia Umbratica
  • Umbrella Resia
  • Umbrella Resia Rush

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Description

Resia umbratica (also called Umbrella Sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with thin, cylindrical, and rigid stems. It is native to India and is found in wet places, such as marshes, swamps, and shallow water.

Uses & Benefits

Resia umbratica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a soil stabilizer in wetland areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Resia umbratica has small white flowers with yellow anthers and a single seed in the middle. The seedlings are slender and have a single leaf at the top. The seed is small and black.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Resia umbratica is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to North America. It is a low-growing plant that grows in moist soils and is often found in wetlands. It is easy to propagate from seed or by division. It prefers full sun and moist soil, but can tolerate some shade. It can be propagated by division in the spring or fall. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be planted in the spring. It is a hardy plant and can tolerate a wide range of temperatures.

Where to Find Resia umbratica

Resia umbratica can be found in the Mediterranean region, where it grows in wet meadows and along watercourses.

Resia umbratica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Resia umbratica?

Resia umbratica

What is the common name of Resia umbratica?

Umbrella Rush

What is the natural habitat of Resia umbratica?

It is found in wet meadows, marshes, and wet depressions in the western United States and Canada.

Species in the Gesneriaceae family

Acanthonema diandrum, Achimenes admirabilis, Achimenes antirrhina, Achimenes brevifolia, Achimenes candida, Achimenes cettoana, Achimenes dulcis, Achimenes erecta, Achimenes fimbriata, Achimenes flava, Achimenes glabrata, Achimenes grandiflora, Achimenes heterophylla, Achimenes hintoniana, Achimenes longiflora, Achimenes mexicana, Achimenes misera, Achimenes nayaritensis, Achimenes obscura, Achimenes occidentalis, Achimenes patens, Achimenes pedunculata, Achimenes skinneri, Achimenes woodii, Achimenes tincticoma, Achimenes elota, Achimenes sanguinea, Achimenes ixtapaensis, Aeschynanthus citrinus, Aeschynanthus membranifolius, Aeschynanthus mendumiae, Aeschynanthus sojolianus, Aeschynanthus dischidioides, Aeschynanthus minutifolius, Aeschynanthus acuminatissimus, Aeschynanthus acuminatus, Aeschynanthus albidus, Aeschynanthus amboinensis, Aeschynanthus amoenus, Aeschynanthus andersonii, Aeschynanthus angustifolius, Aeschynanthus angustioblongus, Aeschynanthus apicidens, Aeschynanthus arctocalyx, Aeschynanthus arfakensis, Aeschynanthus argentii, Aeschynanthus asclepioides, Aeschynanthus atrorubens, Aeschynanthus atrosanguineus, Aeschynanthus batakiorum,