Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
austrobrasiliensis
ID:
464522

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.T.Strong

Source:
wcs

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Novon 7: 317 (1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000463854

Common Names

  • Machaerina
  • Reed
  • Reedgrass

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Description

Machaerina austrobrasiliensis (also called Southern Brazilian Machaerina, among many other common names) is an aquatic plant in the family Cyperaceae. It is native to South America, and is found in marshes, swamps, and other wetland habitats. It has a creeping rhizome, and its leaves are linear to lanceolate. Its flowers are greenish-brown and have a cylindrical shape.

Uses & Benefits

Machaerina austrobrasiliensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Machaerina austrobrasiliensis has small yellow flowers with five petals and a dark center. Its seed is small and black, and its seedlings are small and green with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Machaerina austrobrasiliensis is a tropical plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It grows best in moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate partial shade. Propagation is best done through division or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Division is best done in the spring or fall when the plant is actively growing.

Where to Find Machaerina austrobrasiliensis

Machaerina austrobrasiliensis can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.

Machaerina austrobrasiliensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Machaerina austrobrasiliensis?

Machaerina austrobrasiliensis

What type of plant is Machaerina austrobrasiliensis?

A wetland plant

Where is Machaerina austrobrasiliensis found?

It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America

Species in the Machaerina genus

Machaerina acuta, Machaerina anceps, Machaerina angustifolia, Machaerina arthrophylla, Machaerina articulata, Machaerina aspericaulis, Machaerina austrobrasiliensis, Machaerina ayangannensis, Machaerina bidwellii, Machaerina complanata, Machaerina cubensis, Machaerina deplanchei, Machaerina disticha, Machaerina ekmanii, Machaerina ensifolia, Machaerina ensigera, Machaerina falcata, Machaerina ficticia, Machaerina filifolia, Machaerina flexuosa, Machaerina glomerata, Machaerina gunnii, Machaerina hirta, Machaerina huttonii, Machaerina insularis, Machaerina involuta, Machaerina iridifolia, Machaerina juncea, Machaerina lamii, Machaerina laxa, Machaerina maingayi, Machaerina mariscoides, Machaerina milnei, Machaerina montana, Machaerina monticola, Machaerina muelleri, Machaerina myriantha, Machaerina nuda, Machaerina nukuhivensis, Machaerina preissii, Machaerina raiateensis, Machaerina restioides, Machaerina rubiginosa, Machaerina scirpoidea, Machaerina sinclairii, Machaerina tenax, Machaerina teretifolia, Machaerina tetragona, Machaerina vaginalis, Machaerina effusa,

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

Mark T. Strong: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.T.Strong' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:315241-2: 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].