Arytera foveolata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
foveolata
ID:
551360
Status:
valid
Authors:
F.Muell.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1859
Citation Micro:
Trans. & Proc. Philos. Inst. Victoria 3: 25 (1859)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000550692
Common Names
- Arytera foveolata
- Pitted Arytera
- Foveolate Arytera
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- Nephelium foveolatum F.Muell. ex Benth. [unknown]
Description
Arytera foveolata (also called 'Foveolate Spike-Rush', among many other common names) is a perennial grass-like plant native to Australia, New Zealand, and New Guinea. It has long, thin leaves and a creeping rhizome. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as along streams and in wet forests.
Uses & Benefits
Arytera foveolata is used as an ornamental plant and for its timber. The timber is used to make furniture and other wood products. The leaves are used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Arytera foveolata has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings have narrow, linear leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Arytera foveolata is a perennial herb that is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It is a low-growing plant that can reach a height of up to 1 m (3 ft). It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or division of the clumps. It can also be propagated from cuttings.
Where to Find Arytera foveolata
Arytera foveolata is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Central America, and South America.
Arytera foveolata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Arytera foveolata?
Arytera foveolata
What is the family of Arytera foveolata?
Cyperaceae
What is the common name of Arytera foveolata?
Pit-scale sedge
Species in the Arytera genus
Arytera arcuata, Arytera bifoliata, Arytera bifoliolata, Arytera brachyphylla, Arytera brackenridgei, Arytera chartacea, Arytera collina, Arytera densiflora, Arytera dictyoneura, Arytera distylis, Arytera divaricata, Arytera foveolata, Arytera gracilipes, Arytera lautereriana, Arytera lepidota, Arytera lineosquamulata, Arytera littoralis, Arytera microphylla, Arytera miniata, Arytera morobeana, Arytera multijuga, Arytera musca, Arytera nekorensis, Arytera neoebudensis, Arytera novaebrittanniae, Arytera pauciflora, Arytera pseudofoveolata,
Species in the Sapindaceae family
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2654181: Based on the initial data import
Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.