Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Icacinales
Species:
oleraceum
ID:
406746

Status:
valid

Authors:
Becc.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1877

Citation Micro:
Malesia 1: 121 (1877)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000406078



Common Names

  • Ryticaryum oleraceum
  • Vegetable Ryticaryum
  • Oleraceum Ryticaryum


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Synonyms

  • Ryticaryum parviflorum Pulle [unknown]

Description

Ryticaryum oleraceum (also called Garden 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 oleraceum 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

The flowers of Ryticaryum oleraceum are small, white and fragrant. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are slender and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ryticaryum oleraceum is a perennial grass that can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in spring or autumn and the divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil mix. The soil should be kept moist until the divisions have established.

Where to Find Ryticaryum oleraceum

Ryticaryum oleraceum is native to Australia and is found in moist, tropical climates.

Ryticaryum oleraceum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ryticaryum oleraceum?

Ryticaryum oleraceum

Where is Ryticaryum oleraceum found?

Ryticaryum oleraceum is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and South America.

What is the growth habit of Ryticaryum oleraceum?

Ryticaryum oleraceum is an evergreen shrub or small tree with a spreading or upright growth habit.

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