Bolboschoenus grandispicus
Bolboschoenus grandispicus
- Native to:
- Cape Verde | Guinea-Bissau | Senegal
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Cyperaceae
- Genus:
- Bolboschoenus
- Species:
- Bolboschoenus grandispicus
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Geophyte , Forb/herb
- Height:
- 150 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun,jul,aug
- Bloom Colors:
- brown
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- waterfowl, wetland birds
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 7–21 days
- Notes:
- Requires saturated or flooded conditions and light for germination. Seeds germinate best at warm temperatures after cold stratification.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI