Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Icacinales
Species:
gracile
ID:
406760

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.Schellenb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1923

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 58: 170 (1923)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000406092



Common Names

  • Ryticaryum gracile
  • Graceful Ryticaryum
  • Gracile Ryticaryum


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Description

Ryticaryum gracile (also called Graceful Spikerush, among many other common names) is a species of sedge native to North America. It is a perennial grass-like plant with a tuft of narrow, linear leaves and small, white flowers. It typically grows in wet soils, such as marshes, swamps, and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Ryticaryum gracile is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ryticaryum gracile has small, white flowers with three petals that grow in clusters on the top of the stem. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have long, thin leaves that are green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ryticaryum gracile is a shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly during the growing season, but not overwatered. It is best to fertilize the plant in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Ryticaryum gracile

Ryticaryum gracile is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia.

Ryticaryum gracile FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ryticaryum gracile?

Ryticaryum gracile

What is the common name of Ryticaryum gracile?

Graceful raspwort

Where is Ryticaryum gracile native to?

Australia

Species in the Icacinaceae family

Alsodeiopsis chippii, Alsodeiopsis mannii, Alsodeiopsis poggei, Alsodeiopsis rowlandii, Alsodeiopsis schumannii, Alsodeiopsis staudtii, Alsodeiopsis tessmannii, Alsodeiopsis zenkeri, Calatola costaricensis, Calatola laevigata, Calatola mollis, Calatola pastazana, Calatola uxpanapensis, Calatola microcarpa, Casimirella ampla, Casimirella beckii, Casimirella crispula, Casimirella diversifolia, Casimirella guaranitica, Casimirella lanata, Casimirella rupestris, Cassinopsis chapelieri, Cassinopsis ciliata, Cassinopsis ilicifolia, Cassinopsis madagascariensis, Cassinopsis tinifolia, Cassinopsis tomentosa, Desmostachys longipes, Desmostachys oblongifolia, Desmostachys planchonianus, Desmostachys tenuifolius, Desmostachys vogelii, Emmotum harleyi, Emmotum acuminatum, Emmotum affine, Emmotum celiae, Emmotum conjunctum, Emmotum fagifolium, Emmotum floribundum, Emmotum fulvum, Emmotum glabrum, Emmotum nitens, Emmotum orbiculatum, Emmotum yapacanum, Emmotum amazonicum, Hosiea japonica, Hosiea sinensis, Icacina claessensii, Icacina guessfeldtii, Icacina mannii,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2428720: Based on the initial data import
Gustav Schellenberg (1882-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Schellenb.' in the authors string.