Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
muticus
ID:
616108

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dhooge & Goetgh.

Source:
wcs

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Pl. Syst. Evol. 246: 133 (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000615440



Common Names

  • Zameioscirpus Muticus
  • Muticus Zameioscirpus
  • Muticus Zameioscirpus


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Description

Zameioscirpus muticus (also called Muticus Zameioscirpus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Cyperaceae family. It is an annual herb native to Mexico, typically found growing in wet montane forests. It has small, ovate leaves with white veins and yellow-orange flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Zameioscirpus muticus has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It can also be used as a ground cover and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Zameioscirpus muticus has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. Its seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, pointed leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Zameioscirpus muticus can be propagated from seed or stem cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Stem cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-draining potting mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, humid environment and given plenty of light.

Where to Find Zameioscirpus muticus

Zameioscirpus muticus is native to Chile.

Zameioscirpus muticus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Zameioscirpus muticus?

Zameioscirpus muticus

What is the family of Zameioscirpus muticus?

Cyperaceae

Where is Zameioscirpus muticus found?

South America

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

Paul Goetghebeur (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Goetgh.' in the authors string.
Sandra Dhooge (b.1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dhooge' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60426898-2: 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].