Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Icacinales
Species:
lucidum
ID:
406761

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.Schellenb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1923

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 58: 175 (1923)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000406093



Common Names

  • Ryticaryum lucidum
  • Shiny Ryticaryum
  • Lucidum Ryticaryum


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Description

Ryticaryum lucidum (also called Shining 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 lucidum 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 lucidum 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 lucidum is a tropical plant native to Southeast Asia. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division of the rhizomes. The seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Ryticaryum lucidum

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

Ryticaryum lucidum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ryticaryum lucidum?

Ryticaryum lucidum

What is the common name of Ryticaryum lucidum?

Shining raspwort

Where is Ryticaryum lucidum 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-2428721: Based on the initial data import
Gustav Schellenberg (1882-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.Schellenb.' in the authors string.