Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Species:
filicina
ID:
520046

Status:
valid

Authors:
(DC.) F.A.Barkley

Source:
cmp

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 1937, xxiv. 2.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000519378

Common Names

  • Fern-like Beak-rush
  • Fern-like Rhynchospora
  • Fern-like Needle-grass

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Synonyms

  • Rhus filicina ex DC. [unknown]
  • Rhus potentillifolia Turcz. [unknown]
  • Toxicodendron potentillifolium Kuntze [unknown]
  • Actinocheita potentillifolia (Turcz.) Bullock [unknown]

Description

Actinocheita filicina (also called Fern-Like Beak-Rush, among many other common names) is a perennial grass-like plant native to wetlands and moist meadows in North America. It has narrow, grass-like leaves and small, white flowers. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and grows best in full sun or partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Actinocheita filicina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its leaves are used to make tea and its fruits are edible and can be used to make jams and jellies.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Actinocheita filicina has small, white flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Actinocheita filicina can be propagated by seed, division, or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and kept moist until germination occurs. Division should be done in early spring or fall, and cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Actinocheita filicina

Actinocheita filicina can be found in wetland areas in the southeastern United States.

Actinocheita filicina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Actinocheita filicina?

Actinocheita filicina

What is the common name of Actinocheita filicina?

Fern-like Actinocheita

Where is Actinocheita filicina native to?

China

Species in the Actinocheita genus

Species in the Anacardiaceae family

Abrahamia buxifolia, Abrahamia thouvenotii, Abrahamia littoralis, Abrahamia latifolia, Abrahamia minutifolia, Abrahamia ditimena, Abrahamia betamponensis, Abrahamia capuronii, Abrahamia delphinensis, Abrahamia ellipticarpa, Abrahamia elongata, Abrahamia itromoensis, Abrahamia turkii, Abrahamia deflexa, Abrahamia grandidieri, Abrahamia humbertii, Abrahamia ibityensis, Abrahamia lecomtei, Abrahamia lenticellata, Abrahamia lokobensis, Abrahamia longipetiolata, Abrahamia louvelii, Abrahamia nitida, Abrahamia oblongifolia, Abrahamia pauciflora, Abrahamia phillipsonii, Abrahamia sambiranensis, Abrahamia sericea, Abrahamia suarezensis, Abrahamia viguieri, Abrahamia revoluta, Abrahamia antongilensis, Abrahamia darainensis, Abrahamia patrickii, Actinocheita filicina, Allospondias lakonensis, Allospondias laxiflora, Amphipterygium simplicifolium, Amphipterygium adstringens, Amphipterygium amplifolium, Amphipterygium glaucum, Amphipterygium molle, Anacardium amapaense, Anacardium amilcarianum, Anacardium brasiliense, Anacardium caracolii, Anacardium corymbosum, Anacardium curatellifolium, Anacardium excelsum, Anacardium fruticosum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2620820: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
Fred Alexander Barkley (1908-1989): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.A.Barkley' in the authors string.