Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
preissii
ID:
464934

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nees) L.A.S.Johnson & Koyama

Source:
wcs

Year:
1961

Citation Micro:
Naturaliste Canad. 88: 249 (1961)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000464266



Common Names

  • Machaerina preissii
  • Preiss' Wiregrass
  • Preiss' Rush
  • Preiss'


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Description

Machaerina preissii (also called Preiss's Machaerina, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It is found in moist, shady forests and along streams, where it grows in dense clumps.

Uses & Benefits

Machaerina preissii, commonly known as the Preiss' reed, is an ornamental plant used in gardens and landscaping. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive problems, skin conditions, and respiratory issues. The plant is also used as a food source for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Machaerina preissii has small, yellow flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Machaerina preissii is a small, perennial grass native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It is a low-growing grass that forms dense mats and can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of drought and salt spray and can be used as a ground cover or in containers.

Where to Find Machaerina preissii

Machaerina preissii is native to the Caroline Islands, in the western Pacific Ocean.

Machaerina preissii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Machaerina preissii?

Machaerina preissii

What is the common name of Machaerina preissii?

Preiss' sedge

What is the habitat of Machaerina preissii?

Grassy meadows and pastures

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

Christian Gottfried Daniel Nees von Esenbeck (1776-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nees' in the authors string.
Tetsuo Michael Koyama (b.1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Koyama' in the authors string.
Lawrence Alexander Sidney Johnson (1925-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.A.S.Johnson' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:310402-1: 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].