Hypolytrum nemorum (Vahl) Spreng., Syst. Veg. 1: 233 1825. (syn: Albikia schoenoides J.Presl & C.Presl; Albikia scirpoides J.Presl & C.Presl; Ficinia anomala (Retz.) Steud.; Hypaelyptum nemorum (Vahl) P.Beauv.; Hypolytrum amplectens J.V.Suringar; Hypolytrum anomalum (Retz.) Domin [Illegitimate] .; Hypolytrum costato-nux C.B.Clarke; Hypolytrum depauperatum (Ohwi) Ohwi & T.Koyama; Hypolytrum diandrum (Roxb.) A.Dietr.; Hypolytrum ensifolium Willd. ex Kunth; Hypolytrum formosanum Ohwi; Hypolytrum giganteum Wall. ex Nees; Hypolytrum latifolium Rich. ex Pers. …; Hypolytrum microcarpum S.T.Blake; Hypolytrum minus Ridl.; Hypolytrum myrianthum Miq.; Hypolytrum penangense C.B.Clarke; Hypolytrum philippense C.B.Clarke; Hypolytrum quadriglumatum J.V.Suringar; Hypolytrum scabrum Uittien; Hypolytrum schoenoides (C.Presl) Nees; Hypolytrum scirpoides (C.Presl) Merr.; Hypolytrum trinervium Kunth; Hypolytrum viridinux C.B.Clarke; Hypolytrum wightianum Boeckeler; Schoenus nemorum Vahl; Scirpus anomalus Retz.; Tunga diandra Roxb.);
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Trop. & Subtrop. Asia to W. Pacific (as per WCSP)
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Erect, rhizomatous perennials, 60-110 cm tall; rhizome woody, short; culms triquetrous. Leaves basal and 1-3 upper on the culm, 60-95 x 1-2 cm, broadly linear, margins scabrid, apex acute, flattish-plicate, subcoriaceous, midnerve scabrid beneath; sheaths to 6 cm long, mouth truncate. Inflorescence terminal corymbose-panicle, compound to decompound, 3.5-6 cm tall, 4-7 cm across; bracts 2-3, leaf-like, lowest much exceeding the inflorescence. Spikelets 4-6 x 3-4 mm, globose to ellipsoidal. Glumes spiral, 2-2.5 x 1.5-2 mm, ovate-orbicular, obtuse, membranous, light brown. Hypogynous scales 2, hyaline, c. 1 mm long. Stamens 2. Style short; stigmas 2. Nuts 2-3 x 1.5-2 mm, broadly ovate, broadest at slightly below the middle, yellowish-brown. Flowering and fruiting: Throughout the year
In all forest types, also in the plains
Indo-Malesia to Fiji and China
(Attributions- Dr. N Sasidharan (Dr. B P Pal Fellow), Kerala Forest Research Institute, Peechi
ANAPR16 Cyperaceae for identification : 4 posts by 2 authors. Attachments (7) Family: Cyperaceae It looks like Hypolytrum nemorum ID 2 : 14 posts by 3 authors. Attachments (1)- 5 Mb. Please identify this herb from Kannur District of Kerala. Leaf midrib underside is slightly spinous.. please see my comment in your id 1 thread
Any idea about the family or genus ? orchid? I do not think so.
Cyperaceae family
Family is Cyperaceae.The genus may be Carex.
Now the same plant has grown further with large sized inflorescence. Hope the identification could be easier…
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This one is Hypolytrum nemorum (Vahl) Spreng.
The same plant with opened flowers. Hope identity is easy now.
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It is Hypolytrum nemorum (Vahl) Spreng.
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212 ID wild plant grass: 25 images.
Please ID wild plant,
Location: near Reserve Forest, Chathamattom, Ernakulam District, (Kochi) Kerala PIN:686671 Altitude: 1400fsl Flower date: 01.12.2021, 04.35pm Habitat: wild sloppy moisture land, no sunlight or filtered sunlight Plant habit: giant grass, erect, semi hard stem 05mm diameter, perennial Height: 03.5 feet Leaves: alternate, lengthy 03 feet or less, apex, breadth:15mm or less, sharp margins may be skin cut if wiped Flower: pyramidal racemose, clustered, diameter:06mm, white, good fragrance Fruit: globular, clustered, green into brown, diameter:0.5mm Seed: brown, single, globular, diameter:0.5mm Camera: mobile Samsung Galaxy A21s Is there some mix up in the flowering stem and only vegetative part? No mix up dear … Image#….3516 in 1st post is of peduncle and flower buds before blooming. #…2858 & #…3019 in 5th post are of fruits/seeds images.
I send later the images of whole plant with flowers for a clear view, Sharing more images. Probably Juncaceae. Check Luzula nivea or Luzula indica Does not seem to match with either of these as per POWO specimens:
yes it is Hypolytrum nemorum, thank you very much for ID my plant, sharing an image, |