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Machaerina rubiginosa 'Variegata'

Family Name:	Cyperaceae
Common Name:	Variegated Striped Rush

Full Sun

Semi Shade

Lots of Water

Ornamental Leaves

Grass or Grass-like Plant

Plant Division	Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Monocotyledon)
Plant Growth Form	Grass or Grass-like Plant
Lifespan (in Singapore)	Perennial

Native Distribution	New Zealand and Australia
Native Habitat	Terrestrial (Riverine)
Preferred Climate Zone	Tropical, Sub-Tropical / Monsoonal

Local Conservation Status

Non-native

Growth Form	Sedge-like plant, upright growing and able to reach up to about 40 - 60 cm tall.
Roots	Rhizomes horizontal and creeping, covered with scales.
Foliage	Thin dagger-like foliage, green with a strip of yellow on one edge.

Etymology

Genus Machaerina refers to the foliage which has a dagger-like character.

Desirable Plant Features	Ornamental Foliage
Landscape Uses	General, Riverine, Groundcover
Thematic Landscaping	Water Garden

Light Preference	Full Sun, Semi-Shade
Water Preference	Lots of Water
Rootzone Tolerance	Waterlogged Soils (Does not Drain Site)

Propagation Method

Seed, Storage Organ (Rhizome), Division

Foliage Retention	Evergreen
Mature Foliage Colour(s)	Green
Mature Foliage Colour(s) Remarks	Green and White

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Master ID	29184
Species ID	3493
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Species record last updated on: 14 October 2021.