Machaerina involuta - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
involuta
ID:
464738
Status:
valid
Authors:
H.St.John
Source:
wcs
Year:
1984
Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 4: 57 (1984)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000464070
Common Names
- Machaerina involuta
- Involute Machaerina
- Involute Rush
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Machaerina involuta (also called Involute Wire-grass, among many other common names) is a perennial plant that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions and is found in wet grasslands, marshes and other wet areas.
Uses & Benefits
Machaerina involuta 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 involuta is small, greenish-yellow in color and has a single pistil and six stamens. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are thin and grass-like.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Machaerina involuta 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 involuta
Machaerina involuta is native to wetland habitats in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including parts of Africa, Asia, Australia, and the Americas.
Machaerina involuta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Machaerina involuta?
Machaerina involuta
What type of plant is Machaerina involuta?
A wetland plant
Where is Machaerina involuta found?
It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Australia, and the Pacific Islands
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
Harold St. John (1892-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.St.John' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:904616-1: 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].