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Schoenoplectiella mucronata (L.) J.Jung & H.K.Choi
| Family Name: | Cyperaceae |
| Synonyms: | Isolepis mucronata, Scirpus mucronatus L. |
| Common Name: | Ricefield Bulrush |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Grass or Grass-like Plant |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
| Plant Shape | Grassy |
| Maximum Height | 1.5 m |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Panglobal |
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| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Local Conservation Status | Native to Singapore (Presumed Nationally Extinct (NEx)) |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Sedge with a grass-like growth form that reaches up to 1.5 m tall. |
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| Roots | The root system is well-developed. |
| Foliage | Brownish leaves are scaly leaf sheaths without leaf blades. |
| Stems | Stems are 3-angled and spongy. The sides of the stem are slightly concave. |
| Flowers | Bisexual flowers are arranged in cone-like spikelets. About 2 - 20 spikelets are clustered together, attached at the base. |
| Fruit | Fruits are three-angled, approximately egg-shaped achenes which are attached by the pointy end. They are dark brown, glossy and smooth. |
| Habitat | Found in wetlands and waterlogged areas. |
| Associated Fauna | Many types of birds feed on its seeds. |
| Ethnobotanical Uses | Others: This species is often included in constructed wetlands. Dried stems are woven together to make various products or used as string. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage |
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| Landscape Uses | Pond / Lake / River, Marsh / Bog |
| Thematic Landscaping | Water Garden, Marsh Garden |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
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| Water Preference | Lots of Water |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Waterlogged Soils |
| Propagation Method | Seed, Division |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
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| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Brown |
| Foliar Margin | Entire |
| Foliar Apex - Tip | Mucronate |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
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| Inflorescence Type | Spikelet / Compound Spike |
Fruit, Seed and Spore
| Mature Fruit Colour(s) | Brown |
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| Mature Fruit Texture(s) | Smooth, Glossy / Shiny |
| Fruit Classification | Simple Fruit |
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References
| References | Yong J, Tan PY, Nor Hafiz Hassan, Tan SN. 2010. A Selection of Plants for Greening of Waterways and Waterbodies in the Tropics. Singapore: Chung Printing . 480 pp. |
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Others
| Master ID | 30678 |
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| Species ID | 4987 |
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