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Caribbean hairsedge
Scientific Name: Bulbostylis junciformis
Family: Cyperaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Graminoid
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Caribbean Hairsedge (Bulbostylis junciformis)
Bulbostylis junciformis, commonly known as Caribbean Hairsedge, is a graminoid belonging to the genus Bulbostylis. It is also known by other common names such as Rush Hairsedge and Funck's Hairsedge.
Considerations for Pets
- As a grass-like plant, Hairsedges may be tempting for pets to chew on.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Bulbostylis junciformis (Kunth) C. B. Clarke
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Family: Cyperaceae
- Synonyms:
- Isolepis junciformis Kunth
- Bulbostylis papillosa Kk.
- Oncostylis pauciflora Liebmann
- Stenophyllus curassavica Britton
- Alternative Scientific Names: Bulbostylis stenocarpa Kk., Bulbostylis juncoides (Vahl) Kk. ex Herter, Bulbostylis capillaris, Bulbostylis ciliatifolia, Bulbostylis barbata, Bulbostylis neglecta, Bulbostylis pauciflora
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to: The Greater Antilles, Mexico, and Central America (Caribbean basin).
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Perennial duration.
- It's a graminoid.
Quirky Facts
- Some Hairsedges, like the "Elk Hair Sedge", are imitated by fly fishing lures to attract fish.
Fertilization
- During the spring, regular fertilization with a fertilizer rich in nitrogen and potassium is recommended to promote the development of new growth.
Related Resources
- Discover Life: Provides information on the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Bulbostylis junciformis.
- U.S. National Park Service – South Florida & Caribbean Inventory and Monitoring Network.