Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
raiateensis
ID:
464961

Status:
valid

Authors:
(J.W.Moore) S.L.Welsh

Source:
wcs

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Fl. Societensis : 320 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000464293

Common Names

  • Machaerina raiateensis
  • Raiatea Reed-Stem
  • Raiateensis Machaerina

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Description

Machaerina raiateensis (also called Raiatea Wiregrass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass with long, narrow leaves that grows in clumps and can reach up to 1.5 m in height. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia, and is found in wetland and riparian habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Machaerina raiateensis is used as an ornamental plant and its wood is used for making furniture.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Machaerina raiateensis has small, yellow flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Machaerina raiateensis is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained potting mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained potting mix.

Where to Find Machaerina raiateensis

Machaerina raiateensis is native to the Caroline Islands, in the western Pacific Ocean.

Machaerina raiateensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Machaerina raiateensis?

Machaerina raiateensis

What is the common name of Machaerina raiateensis?

Raiatea Rush

What is the natural habitat of Machaerina raiateensis?

Tropical rainforests and wet areas

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

Stanley Larson Welsh (b.1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.L.Welsh' in the authors string.
John William Moore (1901-1990): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.W.Moore' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1004114-1: 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].