Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
mariscoides
ID:
464846

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Gaudich.) J.Kern

Source:
wcs

Year:
1959

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Neerl. 8: 266 (1959)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000464178



Common Names

  • Marsh Wire-grass
  • Wire-grass
  • Marsh Grass


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Description

Machaerina mariscoides (also called Marsh Fern, among many other common names) is a species of aquatic fern in the family Cyatheaceae. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in shallow water bodies, such as ponds and lakes.

Uses & Benefits

Machaerina mariscoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive, grass-like foliage. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Machaerina mariscoides is a small yellow flower with a five-lobed corolla. The seed of this plant is a small black seed with a white center. The seedlings of Machaerina mariscoides are small, green and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Machaerina mariscoides is a perennial plant that is native to wetland areas in South America. It can be propagated through division or by seed. It prefers moist, acidic soils and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some flooding. It is a low-maintenance plant that requires minimal care.

Where to Find Machaerina mariscoides

Machaerina mariscoides can be found in the tropical and subtropical wetlands of Southeast Asia.

Machaerina mariscoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Machaerina mariscoides?

Machaerina mariscoides

What is the natural habitat of Machaerina mariscoides?

Wetlands and marshes

What are the common names of Machaerina mariscoides?

Mariscoides Sedge

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

Charles Gaudichaud-Beaupré (1789-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gaudich.' in the authors string.
Johannes Hendrikus Kern (1903-1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Kern' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:310388-1: 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].