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Machaerina angustifolia

Polynesian Twigrush
Also known as: Cladium angustifolium (Gaudich.) Benth. & Hook.f. ex Drake +3 more
  • Cladium angustifolium (Gaudich.) Benth. & Hook.f. ex Drake
  • Cladium vincentia C.B.Clarke
  • Mariscus angustifolius (Gaudich.) Kuntze
  • Vincentia angustifolia Gaudich.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Cyperaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial or rhizomatous geophyte.

Originating in the Pacific, Machaerina angustifolia (commonly known as Polynesian twigrush) is a sedge belonging to the Cyperaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to wet tropical conditions.

Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Sedge
Plant Type
Bulb

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
PACIFIC
Regions (WGSRPD)
North-Central Pacific, South-Central Pacific
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Hawaii, Society Is.

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