Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
octandra
ID:
570432

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nees) Kük.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 29: 193 (1931)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000569764

Common Names

  • Tetraria octandra
  • Eight-stamened Tetraria
  • Octandra Tetraria

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Description

Tetraria octandra (also called Eight-stamened Tetraria, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Cyperaceae family. It is native to the temperate regions of Europe, Asia and North America. It is found in wet meadows, marshes, and along the banks of streams and rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Tetraria octandra has been used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for wildlife. It can be used in landscaping and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Tetraria octandra has small, greenish-brown flowers that are clustered in the axils of the leaves. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a smooth surface. The seedlings are small and have a single, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tetraria octandra is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to South Africa. It is easy to propagate by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.

Where to Find Tetraria octandra

Tetraria octandra can be found in Australia, particularly in the south-west of Western Australia.

Tetraria octandra FAQ

What is the scientific name of Tetraria octandra?

Tetraria octandra

What is the common name of Tetraria octandra?

Eight-stamened Tetraria

What is the natural habitat of Tetraria octandra?

Grasslands, wetlands, and disturbed areas

Species in the Tetraria genus

Tetraria arundinacea, Tetraria australiensis, Tetraria borneensis, Tetraria bromoides, Tetraria burmanni, Tetraria capillacea, Tetraria capillaris, Tetraria comosa, Tetraria compressa, Tetraria crinifolia, Tetraria eximia, Tetraria fasciata, Tetraria ferruginea, Tetraria fimbriolata, Tetraria flexuosa, Tetraria fourcadei, Tetraria involucrata, Tetraria macowaniana, Tetraria maculata, Tetraria microcarpa, Tetraria microstachys, Tetraria mlanjensis, Tetraria nigrovaginata, Tetraria octandra, Tetraria pillansii, Tetraria pleosticha, Tetraria pubescens, Tetraria pygmaea, Tetraria robusta, Tetraria scariosa, Tetraria secans, Tetraria spiralis, Tetraria stagnalis, Tetraria thermalis, Tetraria triangularis, Tetraria usambarensis, Tetraria ustulata, Tetraria vaginata, Tetraria cernua, Tetraria sylvestris, Tetraria setacea, Tetraria raynaliana, Tetraria pilisepala, Tetraria breviseta,

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

Christian Gottfried Daniel Nees von Esenbeck (1776-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nees' in the authors string.
Georg Kükenthal (1864-1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kük.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:315292-1: 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].