Arytera pseudofoveolata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pseudofoveolata
ID:
551391
Status:
valid
Authors:
H.Turner
Source:
cmp
Year:
1993
Citation Micro:
Blumea 38: 142 (1993)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000550723
Common Names
- Arytera pseudofoveolata
- Pseudofoveolata Arytera
- Pseudofoveolata Fern
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Arytera pseudofoveolata (also called 'False 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 pseudofoveolata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural insect repellent.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Arytera pseudofoveolata has small yellow flowers with five petals and a single pistil. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have thin, needle-like leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Arytera pseudofoveolata 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 pseudofoveolata
Arytera pseudofoveolata is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.
Arytera pseudofoveolata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Arytera pseudofoveolata?
Arytera pseudofoveolata
What is the family of Arytera pseudofoveolata?
Cyperaceae
What is the common name of Arytera pseudofoveolata?
False-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-2654210: Based on the initial data import
Hubert Turner (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Turner' in the authors string.