Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
complanata
ID:
464575

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Berggr.) T.Koyama

Source:
wcs

Year:
1956

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 69: 63 (1956)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000463907



Common Names

  • Machaerina complanata
  • Complanate Rush
  • Giant Rush


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Description

Machaerina complanata (also called Flattened Machaerina, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial plant native to the Himalayan region. It has long, thin, linear leaves and produces small clusters of white flowers. It is found in moist, shady locations, such as along streams and in woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Machaerina complanata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Machaerina complanata has small, yellow-green flowers that are arranged in small clusters. The flowers are followed by small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Machaerina complanata can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun or partial shade. It is best to water the plant regularly and fertilize it once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Machaerina complanata

Machaerina complanata can be found in tropical rainforests in Southeast Asia.

Machaerina complanata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Machaerina complanata?

Machaerina complanata

What is the common name of Machaerina complanata?

Flat Machaerina

What is the natural habitat of Machaerina complanata?

Tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas

Species in the Machaerina genus

Machaerina acuta, Machaerina anceps, Machaerina angustifolia, Machaerina arthrophylla, Machaerina articulata, Machaerina aspericaulis, Machaerina austrobrasiliensis, Machaerina ayangannensis, Machaerina bidwellii, Machaerina complanata, Machaerina cubensis, Machaerina deplanchei, Machaerina disticha, Machaerina ekmanii, Machaerina ensifolia, Machaerina ensigera, Machaerina falcata, Machaerina ficticia, Machaerina filifolia, Machaerina flexuosa, Machaerina glomerata, Machaerina gunnii, Machaerina hirta, Machaerina huttonii, Machaerina insularis, Machaerina involuta, Machaerina iridifolia, Machaerina juncea, Machaerina lamii, Machaerina laxa, Machaerina maingayi, Machaerina mariscoides, Machaerina milnei, Machaerina montana, Machaerina monticola, Machaerina muelleri, Machaerina myriantha, Machaerina nuda, Machaerina nukuhivensis, Machaerina preissii, Machaerina raiateensis, Machaerina restioides, Machaerina rubiginosa, Machaerina scirpoidea, Machaerina sinclairii, Machaerina tenax, Machaerina teretifolia, Machaerina tetragona, Machaerina vaginalis, Machaerina effusa,

Species in the Cyperaceae family

Abildgaardia mexicana, Abildgaardia ovata, Abildgaardia schoenoides, Abildgaardia triflora, Abildgaardia oxystachya, Abildgaardia odontocarpa, Abildgaardia macrantha, Abildgaardia fusiformis, Abildgaardia pachyptera, Actinoschoenus repens, Actinoschoenus yunnanensis, Actinoschoenus aphyllus, Actinoscirpus grossus, Afrotrilepis jaegeri, Afrotrilepis pilosa, Amphiscirpus nevadensis, Arthrostylis aphylla, Arthrostylis planiculmis, Becquerelia clarkei, Becquerelia cymosa, Becquerelia discolor, Becquerelia merkeliana, Becquerelia muricata, Becquerelia tuberculata, Bisboeckelera irrigua, Bisboeckelera longifolia, Bisboeckelera microcephala, Bisboeckelera vinacea, Blysmus compressus, Blysmus mongolicola, Blysmus rufus, Blysmus sinocompressus, Bolboschoenoplectus mariqueter, Bolboschoenus caldwellii, Bolboschoenus capensis, Bolboschoenus fluviatilis, Bolboschoenus glaucus, Bolboschoenus grandispicus, Bolboschoenus laticarpus, Bolboschoenus maritimus, Bolboschoenus medianus, Bolboschoenus nobilis, Bolboschoenus novae-angliae, Bolboschoenus planiculmis, Bolboschoenus robustus, Bolboschoenus schmidii, Bolboschoenus stagnicola, Bolboschoenus yagara, Bolboschoenus koshevnikovii, Bolboschoenus biconcavus,

References

Tetsuo Michael Koyama (b.1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Koyama' in the authors string.
Sven Berggren (1837-1917): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Berggr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:310354-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].