Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
milnei
ID:
464868

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.B.Clarke) T.Koyama

Source:
wcs

Year:
1956

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 69: 64 (1956)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000464200



Common Names

  • Milnei Machaerina
  • Milnei Machaerina Grass
  • Milnei Machaerina Rush


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Description

Machaerina milnei (also called Milne's Sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial plant of the family Cyperaceae. It has greenish-brown flowers and is native to Australia. It is found in wet areas, such as swamps, marshes and wet grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Machaerina milnei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used to attract butterflies and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Machaerina milnei 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 milnei are small, green and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Machaerina milnei is a perennial plant 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 milnei

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

Machaerina milnei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Machaerina milnei?

Machaerina milnei

What is the family of Machaerina milnei?

Cyperaceae

Where is Machaerina milnei found?

Machaerina milnei is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including India, Sri Lanka, and 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

Tetsuo Michael Koyama (b.1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Koyama' in the authors string.
Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:310393-1: 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].