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
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.
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 Carpha genus
Carpha alpina,
Carpha angustissima,
Carpha aristata,
Carpha borbonica,
Carpha capitellata,
Carpha curvata,
Carpha eminii,
Carpha filifolia,
Carpha glomerata,
Carpha nitens,
Carpha nivicola,
Carpha perrieri,
Carpha rodwayi,
Carpha schlechteri,
Carpha schoenoides,
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
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].