Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Species:
tomentosa
ID:
464465

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gleason

Source:
cmp

Year:
1939

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 3: 167 (1939)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000463797



Common Names

  • Raveniopsis
  • Reed
  • Reedgrass


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Description

Raveniopsis tomentosa (also called Woolly Raveniopsis, among many other common names) is a perennial plant of the family Cyperaceae. It has small green flowers, and its native regions are tropical and subtropical Asia, Africa, and Australia. It is found in wet places and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Raveniopsis tomentosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Raveniopsis tomentosa has small white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. Its seed is small and black, and its seedlings are small and green with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Raveniopsis tomentosa is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C. It is best grown in a sheltered position and can be pruned back in late winter to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Raveniopsis tomentosa

Raveniopsis tomentosa can be found in tropical rainforests in Southeast Asia.

Raveniopsis tomentosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Raveniopsis tomentosa?

Raveniopsis tomentosa

What is the family of Raveniopsis tomentosa?

Poaceae

What is the common name of Raveniopsis tomentosa?

Woolly Ravenna Grass

Species in the Rutaceae family

Acmadenia alternifolia, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia baileyensis, Acmadenia bodkinii, Acmadenia burchellii, Acmadenia candida, Acmadenia densifolia, Acmadenia faucitincta, Acmadenia flaccida, Acmadenia fruticosa, Acmadenia gracilis, Acmadenia heterophylla, Acmadenia kiwanensis, Acmadenia latifolia, Acmadenia laxa, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia macropetala, Acmadenia maculata, Acmadenia matroosbergensis, Acmadenia mundiana, Acmadenia nivea, Acmadenia nivenii, Acmadenia obtusata, Acmadenia patentifolia, Acmadenia rourkeana, Acmadenia rupicola, Acmadenia sheilae, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia tetracarpellata, Acmadenia tetragona, Acmadenia trigona, Acmadenia tenax, Acmadenia argillophila, Acmadenia macradenia, Acmadenia teretifolia, Acmadenia wittebergensis, Acradenia euodiiformis, Acradenia frankliniae, Acronychia richards-beehleri, Acronychia aberrans, Acronychia acidula, Acronychia acronychioides, Acronychia acuminata, Acronychia arfakensis, Acronychia baeuerlenii, Acronychia brassii, Acronychia carrii, Acronychia cartilaginea, Acronychia chooreechillum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2527484: Based on the initial data import
Henry Gleason (1882-1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gleason' in the authors string.