Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
involucrata
ID:
570323

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rottb.) C.B.Clarke

Source:
wcs

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Consp. Fl. Afric. 5: 661 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000569655



Common Names

  • Tetraria involucrata
  • Involucrate Tetraria
  • Involucrate Wire Rush


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Synonyms

  • Trichoballia dactyloides C.Presl [unknown]

Description

Tetraria involucrata (also called Involucrate Tetraria, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Australia and New Zealand. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as in wet forests, swamps, and along the banks of streams and rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Tetraria involucrata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tetraria involucrata has small, greenish-brown flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tetraria involucrata is a tufted perennial grass that grows up to 1.5 meters in height. It is native to Australia and can be found in open woodlands and grasslands. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is best done from seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. Division can also be done in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Tetraria involucrata

Tetraria involucrata is native to Australia, New Zealand, and New Caledonia.

Tetraria involucrata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tetraria involucrata?

Tetraria involucrata

What is the common name of Tetraria involucrata?

Involucrate Tetraria

Where is Tetraria involucrata native to?

New Zealand

Species in the Tetraria genus

Tetraria arundinacea, Tetraria australiensis, Tetraria borneensis, Tetraria bromoides, Tetraria burmanni, Tetraria capillacea, Tetraria capillaris, Tetraria comosa, Tetraria compressa, Tetraria crinifolia, Tetraria eximia, Tetraria fasciata, Tetraria ferruginea, Tetraria fimbriolata, Tetraria flexuosa, Tetraria fourcadei, Tetraria involucrata, Tetraria macowaniana, Tetraria maculata, Tetraria microcarpa, Tetraria microstachys, Tetraria mlanjensis, Tetraria nigrovaginata, Tetraria octandra, Tetraria pillansii, Tetraria pleosticha, Tetraria pubescens, Tetraria pygmaea, Tetraria robusta, Tetraria scariosa, Tetraria secans, Tetraria spiralis, Tetraria stagnalis, Tetraria thermalis, Tetraria triangularis, Tetraria usambarensis, Tetraria ustulata, Tetraria vaginata, Tetraria cernua, Tetraria sylvestris, Tetraria setacea, Tetraria raynaliana, Tetraria pilisepala, Tetraria breviseta,

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 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:315276-1: 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].