Fimbristylis squarrosa
Vahl
Cyperaceae
This species is closely related to Fimbristylis aestivalis and has at times been united with it[
451- Title
- Flora Malesiana Series 1
- Publication
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- Author
- Various
- Website
- http://www.archive.org
- Publisher
- Nationaal Herbarium Nederiand, Universiteit Leiden branch
- Year
- 0
- ISBN
-
- Description
- A massive treatment of the plants of the Malaysian Archipelago. Much of it has been made available to download from the Internet
].
Bulbostylis hirta (Thunb.) Svenson
Cyperus hirtus Thunb.
Fimbristylis aestivalis esquarrosa (Makino) T.Koyama
Fimbristylis aestivalis squarrosa (Vahl) T.Koyama
Fimbristylis comata Nees
Fimbristylis ecklonii Nees
Fimbristylis hirta (Kunth) Roem. & Schult.
Fimbristylis hispidula canina Schltdl.
Fimbristylis makinoana Ohwi
Fimbristylis michelii Bubani
Fimbristylis nana Roth
Fimbristylis propinqua R.Br.
Fimbristylis squarrosa velata (R.Br.) C.B.Clarke ex Cheeseman
Fimbristylis velata R.Br.
Iria squarrosa (Vahl) Kuntze
Iria velata (R.Br.) Kuntze
Isolepis glaucescens Schrad.
Isolepis hirta Kunth
Pogonostylis squarrosus (Vahl) Bertol.
Scirpus aestivalis Wall.
Scirpus cornatus C.Wright
Scirpus hirtus (Kunth) Poir.
Scirpus propinquus (R.Br.) Poir.
Scirpus squarrosus (Vahl) Poir.
Scirpus velatus (R.Br.) Poir.
Common Name:
General Information
Fimbristylis squarrosa is an erect, annual, grass-like plant with fibrous roots. The slender stems are densely tufted, 10 - 25cm tall[
451- Title
- Flora Malesiana Series 1
- Publication
-
- Author
- Various
- Website
- http://www.archive.org
- Publisher
- Nationaal Herbarium Nederiand, Universiteit Leiden branch
- Year
- 0
- ISBN
-
- Description
- A massive treatment of the plants of the Malaysian Archipelago. Much of it has been made available to download from the Internet
].
The plant is sometimes harvested from the wild for local use as a medicine.
Known Hazards
None known
Botanical References
266- Title
- Flora of China
- Publication
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- Author
-
- Website
- http://flora.huh.harvard.edu/china/
- Publisher
- Missouri Botanical Garden Press; St. Louis.
- Year
- 1994
- ISBN
-
- Description
- An excellent, comprehensive resource in 25 volumes. In addition to the botanical information the flora also gives basic information on habitat and some uses. An on-line version is also available.
,
451- Title
- Flora Malesiana Series 1
- Publication
-
- Author
- Various
- Website
- http://www.archive.org
- Publisher
- Nationaal Herbarium Nederiand, Universiteit Leiden branch
- Year
- 0
- ISBN
-
- Description
- A massive treatment of the plants of the Malaysian Archipelago. Much of it has been made available to download from the Internet
Range
Tropical and subtropical regions from Africa, through Asia (but absent from Malaysia) to Australia, New Zealand and Fiji.
Habitat
Open, wet places[
991- Title
- Cyperaceae of Economic, Ethnobotanical and Horticultural Importance: A Checklist
- Publication
- Kew Bulletin Vol. 56 No. 2, pp 257 - 360
- Author
- Simpson D.A.; Inglis C.A.
- Publisher
- The Royal Botanic Gardens; Kew, London
- Year
- 2001
- ISBN
- 1-84246-038-2
- Description
- An excellent and very comprehensive checklist, giving the range, habitat and uses of over 500 species.
]. Shores of lakes, on wet sandy soil, at elevations up to 1,600 metres[
451- Title
- Flora Malesiana Series 1
- Publication
-
- Author
- Various
- Website
- http://www.archive.org
- Publisher
- Nationaal Herbarium Nederiand, Universiteit Leiden branch
- Year
- 0
- ISBN
-
- Description
- A massive treatment of the plants of the Malaysian Archipelago. Much of it has been made available to download from the Internet
].
Properties
| Medicinal Rating |  |
| Habit | Annual |
| Height | 0.20 m |
| Cultivation Status | Wild |
Cultivation Details
Not known
Edible Uses
None known
Medicinal
A decoction of the plant is used to treat a sore throat[
991- Title
- Cyperaceae of Economic, Ethnobotanical and Horticultural Importance: A Checklist
- Publication
- Kew Bulletin Vol. 56 No. 2, pp 257 - 360
- Author
- Simpson D.A.; Inglis C.A.
- Publisher
- The Royal Botanic Gardens; Kew, London
- Year
- 2001
- ISBN
- 1-84246-038-2
- Description
- An excellent and very comprehensive checklist, giving the range, habitat and uses of over 500 species.
].
Other Uses
None known
Propagation
Seed -
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