Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
iridifolia
ID:
464745

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Bory) T.Koyama

Source:
wcs

Year:
1961

Citation Micro:
Naturaliste Canad. 88: 250 (1961)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000464077



Common Names

  • Machaerina iridifolia
  • Iris-Leaved Machaerina
  • Iris-Leaved Rush


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Synonyms

  • Lepidosperma ensifolium Willd. ex Kunth [unknown]

Description

Machaerina iridifolia (also called Iridescent 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 iridifolia 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 iridifolia 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Machaerina iridifolia 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 iridifolia

Machaerina iridifolia is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It can be found in Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, and Brazil.

Machaerina iridifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Machaerina iridifolia?

Machaerina iridifolia

What type of plant is Machaerina iridifolia?

A wetland plant

Where is Machaerina iridifolia 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

Tetsuo Michael Koyama (b.1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Koyama' in the authors string.
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:310377-1: 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].