Rhynchospora corniculata (Lam.) A. Gray var. interior Fernald

Scientific Name: Rhynchospora corniculata (Lam.) A. Gray var. interior Fernald


Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Liliopsida / Commelinidae / Cyperales / Cyperaceae / Rhynchospora Vahl/ Rhynchospora corniculata (Lam.) A. Gray var. interior Fernald

<i>Rhynchospora corniculata</i> (Lam.) A. Gray var. interior Fernald
General Information
Usda SymbolRHCOI
GroupMonocot
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsGraminoid
Native LocationsRHCOI

Plant Guide

Use soil moisture sensors to measure the soil moisture of Rhynchospora corniculata (Lam.) A. Gray var. interior Fernald.

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Temperature, Minimum (°F)-13
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Anaerobic ToleranceHigh
CaCO3 ToleranceMedium
Cold Stratification RequiredNo
Drought ToleranceMedium
Fertility RequirementMedium
Fire ToleranceMedium
Frost Free Days, Minimum170
Hedge ToleranceNone
Moisture UseMedium
pH, Maximum7.4
pH, Minimum5.1
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim4800
Planting Density per Acre, Minim2700
Precipitation, Maximum50
Precipitation, Minimum30
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)16
Salinity ToleranceNone
Shade ToleranceIntolerant


Morphology/Physiology

After Harvest Regrowth RateSlow
ToxicityNone
Resprout AbilityNo
Shape and OrientationErect
Active Growth PeriodSummer
BloatNone
C:N RatioMedium
Coppice PotentialNo
Fall ConspicuousNo
Fire ResistantNo
Flower ColorGreen
Flower ConspicuousNo
Foliage ColorYellow-Green
Foliage Porosity SummerDense
Foliage Porosity WinterPorous
Fruit/Seed ColorYellow
Nitrogen FixationNone
Low Growing GrassNo
LifespanModerate
Leaf RetentionNo
Known AllelopathNo
Height, Mature (feet)6.6
Growth RateRapid
Growth FormSingle Crown
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousYes
Foliage TextureCoarse


Reproduction

Vegetative Spread RateNone
Small GrainNo
Seedling VigorHigh
Fruit/Seed Period BeginSummer
Seed Spread RateModerate
Seed per Pound825000
Propagated by TubersNo
Propagated by SprigsYes
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SeedYes
Propagated by CormNo
Propagated by ContainerNo
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by Bare RootNo
Fruit/Seed PersistenceYes
Fruit/Seed Period EndFall
Fruit/Seed AbundanceMedium
Commercial AvailabilityNo Known Source
Bloom PeriodLate Spring
Propagated by CuttingsNo


Suitability/Use

Veneer ProductNo
Pulpwood ProductNo
Post ProductNo
Palatable HumanNo
Palatable Graze AnimalLow
Nursery Stock ProductNo
Naval Store ProductNo
Lumber ProductNo
Fodder ProductNo
Christmas Tree ProductNo
Berry/Nut/Seed ProductNo

<i>Rhynchospora corniculata</i> (Lam.) A. Gray var. interior Fernald

<i>Rhynchospora corniculata</i> (Lam.) A. Gray var. interior Fernald

<i>Rhynchospora corniculata</i> (Lam.) A. Gray var. interior Fernald

<i>Rhynchospora corniculata</i> (Lam.) A. Gray var. interior Fernald

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