Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
filifolia
ID:
464672

Status:
valid

Authors:
Griseb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1866

Citation Micro:
Cat. Pl. Cub. : 242 (1866)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000464004



Common Names

  • Machaerina filifolia
  • Thread-leaved Rush
  • Giant Rush


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Synonyms

  • Cladium filifolium Benth. & Hook.f. [unknown]

Description

Machaerina filifolia (also called Thread-leaved Machaerina, among many other common names) is an aquatic plant in the family Cyperaceae. It is native to South America, and is found in marshes, swamps, and other wetland habitats. It has a creeping rhizome, and its leaves are linear to lanceolate. Its flowers are greenish-brown and have a cylindrical shape.

Uses & Benefits

Machaerina filifolia is a species of plant in the Cyperaceae family. It is used in landscaping and as an ornamental plant. It is also used to help control soil erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Machaerina filifolia is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf and a small root system.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Machaerina filifolia is a small, evergreen perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas. It is propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is best to water it regularly and fertilize it twice a year with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Machaerina filifolia

Machaerina filifolia can be found in wetland areas in tropical and subtropical regions of Southeast Asia.

Machaerina filifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Machaerina filifolia?

Machaerina filifolia

What is the common name of Machaerina filifolia?

Thread-leaved rush

What is the natural habitat of Machaerina filifolia?

Swamps and wetland areas in the Philippines

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

August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:310367-1: 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].