Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Icacinales
Species:
racemosum
ID:
406768

Status:
valid

Authors:
Becc.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1877

Citation Micro:
Malesia 1: 121 (1877)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000406100



Common Names

  • Ryticaryum Racemosum
  • Racemose Rattail
  • Racemose Rattail Rush


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Description

Ryticaryum racemosum (also called Racemose Rytidosperma, among many other common names) is a perennial grass species native to Australia. 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 racemosum 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 racemosum 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 racemosum is a clumping, evergreen grass native to the southeastern United States. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Propagation is by division, seed, or sprigs.

Where to Find Ryticaryum racemosum

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

Ryticaryum racemosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ryticaryum racemosum?

Ryticaryum racemosum

What is the common name of Ryticaryum racemosum?

Racemose raspwort

Where is Ryticaryum racemosum 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,

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