Status:
valid
Authors:
Gilg-Ben.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1930
Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. ed. 2 , 15a: 25 (1930)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000470436
Common Names
- Mastersiella digitata
- Fingered Mastersiella
- Digitata Mastersiella
Synonyms
- Calorophus digitatus Kuntze [unknown]
- Hypolaena digitata Pillans [unknown]
- Hypolaena eckloniana Nees ex Mast. [unknown]
- Hypolaena incerta Mast. [unknown]
- Restio digitatus Thunb. [unknown]
Description
Mastersiella digitata (also called Digitate Mastersiella, among many other common names) is a small tree that grows up to 10m in height. It is native to India and is found in moist forests. Its leaves are large and oval-shaped, and its flowers are white and fragrant.
Uses & Benefits
Mastersiella digitata is used as a medicinal plant for treating fever, cold, and cough. It is also used as a food source and for making traditional crafts.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Mastersiella digitata has small, yellow-green flowers with a white lip. Its seeds are small and round. Seedlings are small and have a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Mastersiella digitata is a tropical evergreen tree that prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. The seeds should be planted in a warm, humid environment and kept moist until they germinate. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and placed in a moist medium until they have rooted.
Where to Find Mastersiella digitata
Mastersiella digitata can be found in India and Sri Lanka.
Mastersiella digitata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mastersiella digitata?
Mastersiella digitata
What is the common name of Mastersiella digitata?
Digitate Mastersiella
Where is Mastersiella digitata found?
It is found in India.
Species in the Mastersiella genus
Species in the Restionaceae family
Alexgeorgea ganopoda,
Alexgeorgea nitens,
Alexgeorgea subterranea,
Anarthria gracilis,
Anarthria humilis,
Anarthria laevis,
Anarthria polyphylla,
Anarthria prolifera,
Anarthria scabra,
Anthochortus capensis,
Anthochortus crinalis,
Anthochortus ecklonii,
Anthochortus graminifolius,
Anthochortus insignis,
Anthochortus laxiflorus,
Anthochortus singularis,
Aphelia brizula,
Aphelia cyperoides,
Aphelia drummondii,
Aphelia gracilis,
Aphelia nutans,
Aphelia pumilio,
Apodasmia brownii,
Apodasmia chilensis,
Apodasmia similis,
Apodasmia ceramophila,
Askidiosperma alboaristatum,
Askidiosperma alticola,
Askidiosperma andreaeanum,
Askidiosperma capitatum,
Askidiosperma chartaceum,
Askidiosperma delicatulum,
Askidiosperma esterhuyseniae,
Askidiosperma insigne,
Askidiosperma longiflorum,
Askidiosperma nitidum,
Askidiosperma paniculatum,
Askidiosperma rugosum,
Askidiosperma alticolum,
Baloskion australe,
Baloskion fimbriatum,
Baloskion gracile,
Baloskion longipes,
Baloskion pallens,
Baloskion stenocoleum,
Baloskion tenuiculme,
Baloskion tetraphyllum,
Calorophus elongatus,
Calorophus erostris,
Cannomois aristata,