Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
decussata
ID:
369312

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mart.) T.U.P.Konno & Rapini

Source:
cmp

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Taxon 55: 429 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000368644

Common Names

  • Decussate Minaria
  • Decussate False Flax
  • Decussate Minaria

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Synonyms

  • Ditassa decussata Mart. [unknown]
  • Ditassa passerinoides Mart. [unknown]

Description

Minaria decussata (also called Cross-Leaf Sedge, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to North America, Central America, and South America. It grows in moist to wet soils in open wetlands, marshes, and along the edges of streams and ponds.

Uses & Benefits

Minaria decussata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headaches, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Minaria decussata is a small, white, five-petaled star-shaped flower. The seeds are small, black, and oval in shape. The seedlings are thin and grass-like.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Minaria decussata is a perennial plant that is native to Europe and North Africa. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by division or seed. The seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a cold frame and will germinate in 2-3 weeks. The seedlings should be transplanted into individual pots when they are large enough to handle and grown on in a cold frame until they are ready to be planted out in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Minaria decussata

Minaria decussata is native to South America and can be found in dry, rocky habitats.

Minaria decussata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Minaria decussata?

Minaria decussata

What is the common name of Minaria decussata?

Cross-shaped Minaria

What is the natural habitat of Minaria decussata?

It is found in wetland habitats, such as swamps, marshes, and ponds

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2358446: Based on the initial data import
Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius (1794-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mart.' in the authors string.
Alessandro Rapini (b.1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rapini' in the authors string.
Tatiana Ungaretti Paleo Konno (b.1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.U.P.Konno' in the authors string.