Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
musca
ID:
551382

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Turner

Source:
cmp

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Blumea 38: 140 (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000550714



Common Names

  • Arytera musca
  • Fly Arytera
  • Muscous Arytera


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Description

Arytera musca (also called 'Fly 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 musca is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Arytera musca has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings have narrow, linear leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Arytera musca 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 musca

Arytera musca is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.

Arytera musca FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arytera musca?

Arytera musca

What is the family of Arytera musca?

Cyperaceae

What is the common name of Arytera musca?

Fly sedge

Species in the Sapindaceae family

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2654202: Based on the initial data import
Hubert Turner (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Turner' in the authors string.