Status:
valid
Authors:
(DC.) Zinnecker
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Taxon 60(4): 1197 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001429264
Common Names
- Zyrphelis leiocarpa
- Smooth Zyrphelis
- Smooth False Sedge
Description
Zyrphelis leiocarpa (also called Smooth-fruit Zyrphelis, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 20 cm in height. It is native to the Russian Far East, and is found in wet meadows, marshes, and riverbanks. Its leaves are alternate, linear, and have a sharp tip. Its flowers are greenish-brown, and its fruits are achenes.
Uses & Benefits
Zyrphelis leiocarpa is mainly used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Zyrphelis leiocarpa has small, yellow flowers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are slender with long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Zyrphelis leiocarpa is a perennial shrub that grows in full sun to part shade. It can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. To propagate by cuttings, take cuttings from the current season's growth in late spring or early summer. To propagate by seed, sow the seeds in a moist, well-drained soil in a sunny location. Keep the soil moist until the seedlings are established.
Where to Find Zyrphelis leiocarpa
Zyrphelis leiocarpa can be found in the United States.
Zyrphelis leiocarpa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Zyrphelis leiocarpa?
Zyrphelis leiocarpa
What is the common name of Zyrphelis leiocarpa?
Smooth-fruit zyrphelis
What is the family of Zyrphelis leiocarpa?
Poaceae
Species in the Zyrphelis genus
Zyrphelis angolensis,
Zyrphelis foliosa,
Zyrphelis montana,
Zyrphelis corymbosa,
Zyrphelis burchellii,
Zyrphelis perezioides,
Zyrphelis microcephala,
Zyrphelis ecklonis,
Zyrphelis taxifolia,
Zyrphelis crenata,
Zyrphelis decumbens,
Zyrphelis capensis,
Zyrphelis ciliaris,
Zyrphelis fruticosa,
Zyrphelis glabra,
Zyrphelis gracilis,
Zyrphelis graui,
Zyrphelis levis,
Zyrphelis macrocarpa,
Zyrphelis monticola,
Zyrphelis nervosa,
Zyrphelis outeniquae,
Zyrphelis spathulata,
Zyrphelis glandulosa,
Zyrphelis leiocarpa,
Species in the Asteraceae family
Aaronsohnia pubescens,
Aaronsohnia factorovskyi,
Abrotanella filiformis,
Abrotanella rostrata,
Abrotanella linearis,
Abrotanella trilobata,
Abrotanella muscosa,
Abrotanella inconspicua,
Abrotanella trichoachaenia,
Abrotanella caespitosa,
Abrotanella nivigena,
Abrotanella pusilla,
Abrotanella linearifolia,
Abrotanella papuana,
Abrotanella rosulata,
Abrotanella emarginata,
Abrotanella fertilis,
Abrotanella spathulata,
Abrotanella purpurea,
Abrotanella patearoa,
Abrotanella submarginata,
Abrotanella diemii,
Abrotanella scapigera,
Abrotanella forsterioides,
Acamptopappus shockleyi,
Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus,
Acanthocephalus benthamianus,
Acanthocephalus amplexifolius,
Acanthocladium dockeri,
Acanthodesmos distichus,
Acanthodesmos gibarensis,
Acanthospermum humile,
Acanthospermum consobrinum,
Acanthospermum glabratum,
Acanthospermum microcarpum,
Acanthospermum hispidum,
Acanthospermum australe,
Acanthospermum lecocarpoides,
Acanthostyles buniifolius,
Acanthostyles saucechicoensis,
Achillea buiana,
Achillea conrathii,
Achillea cucullata,
Achillea styriaca,
Achillea clavennae,
Achillea cappadocica,
Achillea huber-morathii,
Achillea ptarmicoides,
Achillea sieheana,
Achillea barrelieri,
References
Ursula Zinnecker: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zinnecker' in the authors string.