Arytera lineosquamulata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lineosquamulata
ID:
551370
Status:
valid
Authors:
H.Turner
Source:
cmp
Year:
1993
Citation Micro:
Blumea 38: 138 (1993)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000550702
Common Names
- Arytera lineosquamulata
- Lined-scaled Arytera
- Lineosquamulate Arytera
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Arytera lineosquamulata (also called 'Lined-Scaled 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 lineosquamulata 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 lineosquamulata 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 lineosquamulata 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 lineosquamulata
Arytera lineosquamulata is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Central America, and South America.
Arytera lineosquamulata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Arytera lineosquamulata?
Arytera lineosquamulata
What is the family of Arytera lineosquamulata?
Cyperaceae
What is the common name of Arytera lineosquamulata?
Lined-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-2654190: Based on the initial data import
Hubert Turner (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Turner' in the authors string.