Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
equitans
ID:
367849

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.L.Wilson

Source:
wcs

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 11: 269 (1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000367181

Common Names

  • Cyathochaeta equitans
  • Equal-Leaved Cyathochaeta
  • Equal-Leaved Cyathochaeta Grass

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Description

Cyathochaeta equitans (also called Equitant Cyathochaeta, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb native to Australia. It has linear leaves and white flowers. It grows in sandy or loamy soils in open woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Cyathochaeta equitans is used as a groundcover and ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used to stabilize soil and control erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cyathochaeta equitans has small yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cyathochaeta equitans is a tropical plant that can be grown from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, sunny location and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and planted in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. The soil should be kept moist but not soggy. Once established, the plant should be fertilized regularly.

Where to Find Cyathochaeta equitans

Cyathochaeta equitans is native to South America and can be found in wet, marshy areas.

Cyathochaeta equitans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyathochaeta equitans?

Cyathochaeta equitans

What is the common name of Cyathochaeta equitans?

Equitant Cyathochaeta

What is the natural habitat of Cyathochaeta equitans?

It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia

Species in the Cyperaceae family

Abildgaardia mexicana, Abildgaardia ovata, Abildgaardia schoenoides, Abildgaardia triflora, Abildgaardia oxystachya, Abildgaardia odontocarpa, Abildgaardia macrantha, Abildgaardia fusiformis, Abildgaardia pachyptera, Actinoschoenus repens, Actinoschoenus yunnanensis, Actinoschoenus aphyllus, Actinoscirpus grossus, Afrotrilepis jaegeri, Afrotrilepis pilosa, Amphiscirpus nevadensis, Arthrostylis aphylla, Arthrostylis planiculmis, Becquerelia clarkei, Becquerelia cymosa, Becquerelia discolor, Becquerelia merkeliana, Becquerelia muricata, Becquerelia tuberculata, Bisboeckelera irrigua, Bisboeckelera longifolia, Bisboeckelera microcephala, Bisboeckelera vinacea, Blysmus compressus, Blysmus mongolicola, Blysmus rufus, Blysmus sinocompressus, Bolboschoenoplectus mariqueter, Bolboschoenus caldwellii, Bolboschoenus capensis, Bolboschoenus fluviatilis, Bolboschoenus glaucus, Bolboschoenus grandispicus, Bolboschoenus laticarpus, Bolboschoenus maritimus, Bolboschoenus medianus, Bolboschoenus nobilis, Bolboschoenus novae-angliae, Bolboschoenus planiculmis, Bolboschoenus robustus, Bolboschoenus schmidii, Bolboschoenus stagnicola, Bolboschoenus yagara, Bolboschoenus koshevnikovii, Bolboschoenus biconcavus,

References

Karen L. Wilson (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.L.Wilson' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:994430-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].