Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Icacinales
Species:
novoguineense
ID:
406762

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Warb.) Sleumer

Source:
cmp

Year:
1969

Citation Micro:
Blumea 17: 250 (1969)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000406094



Common Names

  • Ryticaryum novoguineense
  • New Guinea Ryticaryum
  • Novoguineense Ryticaryum


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Synonyms

  • Buchanania novoguineensis Warb. [unknown]

Description

Ryticaryum novoguineense (also called New Guinea Rytidosperma, among many other common names) is a perennial grass species native to New Guinea. It grows in dense tufts with narrow, linear leaves and a cylindrical spikelet. It is found in moist, shady areas of tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Ryticaryum novoguineense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and for erosion control. The leaves of this plant can be used in salads and as a tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ryticaryum novoguineense 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 novoguineense is a tropical plant native to New Guinea. It prefers full sun and 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 novoguineense

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

Ryticaryum novoguineense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ryticaryum novoguineense?

Ryticaryum novoguineense

What is the common name of Ryticaryum novoguineense?

New Guinea raspwort

Where is Ryticaryum novoguineense 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-2428722: Based on the initial data import
Hermann Otto Sleumer (1906-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sleumer' in the authors string.
Otto Warburg (1859-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Warb.' in the authors string.