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Ascolepis capensis

by Johan Wentzel

Ascolepis capensis

Ascolepis capensis
Botanical Name
Ascolepis capensis
Plant Type
Sedges
The basal leaves of Ascolepis capensis are tufted and it blends well with grasses. The white flowerheads also last very long. Plant in a damp spot.

Bulbostylis burchellii

Bulbostylis burchellii
Botanical Name
Bulbostylis burchellii
Plant Type
Sedges
Bulbostylis burchellii, a little sedge, is very common in Gauteng where it appears amongst the grasses on rocky ridges,

Cladium mariscus

Cladium mariscus
Botanical Name
Cladium mariscus
Plant Type
Sedges

Coleochloa setifera

Coleochloa setifera
Botanical Name
Coleochloa setifera
Plant Type
Sedges
Coleochloa setifera is an unusual-looking Cyperus and this densely tufted sedge normally occurs on shallow rock sheets and associated crevices that is periodically wet.

Cyperus albo-striatus

Cyperus albo-striatus
Botanical Name
Cyperus albo-striatus
Common Name
Dwarf papyrus
Plant Type
Sedges
Cyperus albo-striatus is a very useful, strong growing plant that thrives in deep shade. Grows vigorously, so use with care in small gardens.

Cyperus laevigatus

Cyperus laevigatus
Botanical Name
Cyperus laevigatus
Plant Type
Sedges

Cyperus marginatus

Cyperus marginatus
Botanical Name
Cyperus marginatus
Common Name
Desert sedge
Plant Type
Sedges
Cyperus marginatus is a tufted, perennial, sedge. It is ideal to be used as a border around ponds/pools it is an attractive feature and the spikelets of inflorescence makes for an interesting feature and contrasts against the green leaves and culms.

Cyperus obtusiflorus

Cyperus obtusiflorus
Botanical Name
Cyperus obtusiflorus
Common Name
Yellow-flowered sedge
Plant Type
Sedges
Cyperus obtusiflorus grows amongst the grasses where there is always a bit of damp.

Cyperus papyrus

Cyperus papyrus
Botanical Name
Cyperus papyrus
Plant Type
Sedges

Cyperus prolifer

Cyperus prolifer
Botanical Name
Cyperus prolifer
Common Name
Dwarf papyrus
Plant Type
Sedges
Cyperus prolifer is an attractive, medium-sized plant, suitable for waterside planting. For best effect the plants should be allowed to form a large colony.
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