Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
pinnata
ID:
427742

Status:
valid

Authors:
Suess.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 39: 18 (1935)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000427074



Common Names

  • Wettsteiniola pinnata
  • Pinnate Wettsteiniola
  • Pinnate Wettsteiniola Grass


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Description

Wettsteiniola pinnata (also called Pinnate Wettsteiniola, among many other common names) is a perennial grass-like plant that is native to Australia and New Zealand. It grows in moist areas such as swamps, wetlands, and along the edges of streams and rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Wettsteiniola pinnata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract butterflies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Wettsteiniola pinnata has small, white flowers with five petals and a central yellow disk. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, thin stems and small, linear leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Wettsteiniola pinnata is a perennial herb native to South America. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division or cuttings. Division should be done in the spring or fall. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a potting mix. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm, bright location.

Where to Find Wettsteiniola pinnata

Gahnia insularis can be found in the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia.

Wettsteiniola pinnata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Wettsteiniola pinnata?

Wettsteiniola pinnata

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Asteraceae

Species in the Podostemaceae family

Angolaea fluitans, Apinagia aripecuruensis, Apinagia arminensis, Apinagia batrachifolia, Apinagia boliviana, Apinagia brevicaulis, Apinagia crispa, Apinagia digitata, Apinagia dissecta, Apinagia divaricata, Apinagia fimbrifolia, Apinagia flexuosa, Apinagia fluitans, Apinagia fucoides, Apinagia gardneriana, Apinagia glaziovii, Apinagia goejei, Apinagia guairaensis, Apinagia guyanensis, Apinagia hulkiana, Apinagia itanensis, Apinagia kochii, Apinagia latifolia, Apinagia leptophylla, Apinagia longifolia, Apinagia marowynensis, Apinagia membranacea, Apinagia minor, Apinagia multibranchiata, Apinagia parvifolia, Apinagia petiolata, Apinagia platystigma, Apinagia pusilla, Apinagia rangiferina, Apinagia richardiana, Apinagia ruppioides, Apinagia spruceana, Apinagia staheliana, Apinagia surumuensis, Apinagia tenuifolia, Apinagia treslingiana, Apinagia versteegiana, Apinagia brejoagrestinensis, Autana andersonii, Castelnavia noveloi, Castelnavia cuneifolia, Castelnavia fimbriata, Castelnavia fluitans, Castelnavia lindmaniana, Castelnavia monandra,

References