Ryticaryum oxycarpum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Icacinales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
oxycarpum
ID:
406748
Status:
valid
Authors:
K.Schum. & Lauterb.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1900
Citation Micro:
Fl. Schutzgeb. Südsee : 416 (1900)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000406080
Common Names
- Ryticaryum oxycarpum
- Sharpfruit Ryticaryum
- Oxycarpum Ryticaryum
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- Ryticaryum pulchrum G.Schellenb. [unknown]
- Ryticaryum urophyllum G.Schellenb. [unknown]
Description
Ryticaryum oxycarpum (also called Sharp-fruited 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 oxycarpum 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 oxycarpum 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ryticaryum oxycarpum 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 oxycarpum
Ryticaryum oxycarpum is native to Australia and is found in moist, tropical climates.
Ryticaryum oxycarpum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ryticaryum oxycarpum?
Ryticaryum oxycarpum
What type of plant is Ryticaryum oxycarpum?
It is a type of palm.
Where does Ryticaryum oxycarpum grow?
It is native to Colombia.
Species in the Ryticaryum genus
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-2428705: Based on the initial data import
Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.
Carl Adolf Georg Lauterbach (1864-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lauterb.' in the authors string.