Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alpina
ID:
353478

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.Br.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1810

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Nov. Holland. : 230 (1810)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000352810

Common Names

  • Alpine Carpha
  • Alpine False Buttonweed
  • Alpine Buttonweed

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Description

Carpha alpina (also called Carpha, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Malvaceae family. It is a shrub that grows up to 2 m tall with ovate to oblong leaves. It is native to the tropical regions of South America and grows in open forests.

Uses & Benefits

Carpha alpina is a popular ornamental grass used in landscaping and garden beds. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Carpha alpina has small, white flowers that are arranged in a spike. The seeds are small and dark brown in colour. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carpha alpina is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by cuttings. The cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a well-drained soil. The plants should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Carpha alpina

Carpha alpina is native to the high mountains of the Andes.

Carpha alpina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carpha alpina?

Carpha alpina

What are the common names of Carpha alpina?

Alpine Carpha, Alpine Carphinella

What is the natural habitat of Carpha alpina?

Dry, rocky hillsides and open woodlands

Species in the Cyperaceae family

Abildgaardia mexicana, Abildgaardia ovata, Abildgaardia schoenoides, Abildgaardia triflora, Abildgaardia oxystachya, Abildgaardia odontocarpa, Abildgaardia macrantha, Abildgaardia fusiformis, Abildgaardia pachyptera, Actinoschoenus repens, Actinoschoenus yunnanensis, Actinoschoenus aphyllus, Actinoscirpus grossus, Afrotrilepis jaegeri, Afrotrilepis pilosa, Amphiscirpus nevadensis, Arthrostylis aphylla, Arthrostylis planiculmis, Becquerelia clarkei, Becquerelia cymosa, Becquerelia discolor, Becquerelia merkeliana, Becquerelia muricata, Becquerelia tuberculata, Bisboeckelera irrigua, Bisboeckelera longifolia, Bisboeckelera microcephala, Bisboeckelera vinacea, Blysmus compressus, Blysmus mongolicola, Blysmus rufus, Blysmus sinocompressus, Bolboschoenoplectus mariqueter, Bolboschoenus caldwellii, Bolboschoenus capensis, Bolboschoenus fluviatilis, Bolboschoenus glaucus, Bolboschoenus grandispicus, Bolboschoenus laticarpus, Bolboschoenus maritimus, Bolboschoenus medianus, Bolboschoenus nobilis, Bolboschoenus novae-angliae, Bolboschoenus planiculmis, Bolboschoenus robustus, Bolboschoenus schmidii, Bolboschoenus stagnicola, Bolboschoenus yagara, Bolboschoenus koshevnikovii, Bolboschoenus biconcavus,

References

Robert Brown (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Br.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:303065-1: 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].