Status:
valid
Authors:
Tiver
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2020
Citation Micro:
Swainsona 33: 36 (2020)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000024604
Common Names
- Rytidosperma robertsoniae
- Robertsoniae Rytidosperma
- Rytidosperma Rytidosperma
Description
Rytidosperma robertsoniae (also called Roberts' Rytidosperma, among many other common names) is an evergreen grass-like plant native to Australia. It has long, thin leaves that grow in a fan-like shape and small, brownish-green flowers. It is found in wetland habitats such as marshes, swamps, and bogs.
Uses & Benefits
Rytidosperma robertsoniae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used to attract wildlife to the garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Rytidosperma robertsoniae has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Rytidosperma robertsoniae can be propagated by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in early summer and planted in a well-drained soil. The plant should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.
Where to Find Rytidosperma robertsoniae
Rytidosperma robertsoniae can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Rytidosperma robertsoniae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rytidosperma robertsoniae?
Rytidosperma robertsoniae
What is the common name of Rytidosperma robertsoniae?
Robertson's Rytidosperma
What is the natural habitat of Rytidosperma robertsoniae?
Tropical and subtropical forests
Species in the Rytidosperma genus
Rytidosperma acerosum,
Rytidosperma alpicola,
Rytidosperma auriculatum,
Rytidosperma australe,
Rytidosperma biannulare,
Rytidosperma bonthainicum,
Rytidosperma buchananii,
Rytidosperma caespitosum,
Rytidosperma carphoides,
Rytidosperma clavatum,
Rytidosperma clelandii,
Rytidosperma corinum,
Rytidosperma craigii,
Rytidosperma dendeniwae,
Rytidosperma dimidiatum,
Rytidosperma duttonianum,
Rytidosperma erianthum,
Rytidosperma exiguum,
Rytidosperma fortunae-hibernae,
Rytidosperma geniculatum,
Rytidosperma gracile,
Rytidosperma horrens,
Rytidosperma indutum,
Rytidosperma irianense,
Rytidosperma javanicum,
Rytidosperma laeve,
Rytidosperma lechleri,
Rytidosperma longifolium,
Rytidosperma maculatum,
Rytidosperma mamberamense,
Rytidosperma merum,
Rytidosperma monticola,
Rytidosperma montis-wilhelmii,
Rytidosperma nardifolium,
Rytidosperma nigricans,
Rytidosperma nitens,
Rytidosperma nivicola,
Rytidosperma nudiflorum,
Rytidosperma nudum,
Rytidosperma occidentale,
Rytidosperma oreoboloides,
Rytidosperma oreophilum,
Rytidosperma paschale,
Rytidosperma pauciflorum,
Rytidosperma penicillatum,
Rytidosperma petrosum,
Rytidosperma pictum,
Rytidosperma pilosum,
Rytidosperma pulchrum,
Rytidosperma pumilum,
Species in the Poaceae family
Achnatherum pekinense,
Achnatherum pubicalyx,
Achnatherum sibiricum,
Achnatherum turcomanicum,
Achnatherum brandisii,
Achnatherum bromoides,
Achnatherum calamagrostis,
Achnatherum confusum,
Achnatherum inebrians,
Achnatherum jacquemontii,
Achnatherum virescens,
Achnatherum paradoxum,
Achnatherum nakaii,
Achnatherum pelliotii,
Achnatherum haussknechtii,
Achnatherum mandavillei,
Achnatherum pilosum,
Achnatherum parviflorum,
Achnatherum staintonii,
Aciachne acicularis,
Aciachne flagellifera,
Aciachne pulvinata,
Acidosasa breviclavata,
Acidosasa brilletii,
Acidosasa chinensis,
Acidosasa edulis,
Acidosasa glauca,
Acidosasa guangxiensis,
Acidosasa lingchuanensis,
Acidosasa nanunica,
Acidosasa notata,
Acidosasa purpurea,
Acidosasa venusta,
Acidosasa carinata,
Acostia gracilis,
Acrachne henrardiana,
Acrachne perrieri,
Acrachne racemosa,
Acritochaete volkensii,
Acroceras amplectens,
Acroceras attenuatum,
Acroceras boivinii,
Acroceras bosseri,
Acroceras calcicola,
Acroceras chaseae,
Acroceras diffusum,
Acroceras elegans,
Acroceras excavatum,
Acroceras fluminense,
Acroceras gabunense,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77205681-1: 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].