Status:
valid
Authors:
(Kük.) J.Kern
Source:
wcs
Year:
1959
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Neerl. 8: 266 (1959)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000464110
Common Names
- Machaerina lamii
- Lam's Machaerina
- Lam's Rush
Description
Machaerina lamii (also called Lam's Wiregrass, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant in the family Cyperaceae. It has small green flowers and is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It is found in wetland habitats such as marshes, swamps and wet meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Machaerina lamii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used to attract butterflies and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Machaerina lamii is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf and a small root system.
Cultivation and Propagation
Machaerina lamii is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a sunny location and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is best to sow the seeds in the spring or early summer and keep the soil moist until the plants are established. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The plants should be divided into smaller clumps and replanted in the desired location.
Where to Find Machaerina lamii
Machaerina lamii is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It can be found in Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, and Brazil.
Machaerina lamii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Machaerina lamii?
Machaerina lamii
What is the family of Machaerina lamii?
Cyperaceae
What is the habitat of Machaerina lamii?
Wetlands
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:310380-1: 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].