Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
lucida
ID:
900269

Status:
valid

Authors:
Harv. & Sond.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1860

Citation Micro:
Fl. Cap. 1: 67 (1860)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000899604



Common Names

  • Bright Rawsonia
  • Bright Rawsonia Grass
  • Bright Rawsonia Grass


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Description

Rawsonia lucida (also called Shiny Rawsonia, among many other common names) is a shrub species native to tropical Africa, Australia, and Asia. It is typically found in moist areas, such as wet forests, swamps, and along the banks of streams and rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Rawsonia lucida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Rawsonia lucida is a small, yellow, spike-like flower. The seed of Rawsonia lucida is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings of Rawsonia lucida are small, green, and have a single seed leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rawsonia lucida is a fast-growing shrub that is easy to propagate. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. When propagating by seed, sow the seeds in a well-prepared seedbed, and keep the soil moist until the seedlings emerge. When propagating by cuttings, take cuttings from the current season's growth and place them in a well-drained potting mix. Keep the cuttings moist and in a warm location until they root.

Where to Find Rawsonia lucida

Rawsonia lucida can be found in open grasslands and woodlands in eastern Australia.

Species in the Rawsonia genus

Species in the Achariaceae family

Acharia tragodes, Ahernia glandulosa, Baileyoxylon lanceolatum, Buchnerodendron lasiocalyx, Buchnerodendron speciosum, Caloncoba brevipes, Caloncoba crepiniana, Caloncoba echinata, Caloncoba flagelliflora, Caloncoba gilgiana, Caloncoba glauca, Caloncoba lophocarpa, Caloncoba subtomentosa, Caloncoba suffruticosa, Caloncoba welwitschii, Camptostylus kivuensis, Camptostylus mannii, Camptostylus ovalis, Carpotroche amazonica, Carpotroche brasiliensis, Carpotroche criapidentata, Carpotroche froesiana, Carpotroche grandiflora, Carpotroche integrifolia, Carpotroche longifolia, Carpotroche pacifica, Carpotroche platyptera, Carpotroche ramosii, Carpotroche surinamensis, Carpotroche grandiflora, Carpotroche crispidentata, Carpotroche caceresiae, Ceratiosicyos laevis, Chiangiodendron mexicanum, Chlorocarpa pentaschista, Dasylepis blackii, Dasylepis eggelingii, Dasylepis integra, Dasylepis racemosa, Dasylepis seretii, Dasylepis thomasii, Eleutherandra pes-cervi, Erythrospermum acuminatissimum, Erythrospermum ampullaceum, Erythrospermum boivinianum, Erythrospermum candidum, Erythrospermum capitatum, Erythrospermum coffeaefolium, Erythrospermum corymbosum, Erythrospermum crassipes,

References

William Henry Harvey (1811-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harv.' in the authors string.
Otto Wilhelm Sonder (1812-1881): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sond.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:112018-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.