Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nitens
ID:
353511

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kunth) Kük.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1939

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 47: 118 (1939)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000352843

Common Names

  • Carpha nitens
  • Shiny Carpha
  • Shiny Carpha Grass

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Description

Carpha nitens (also called Nitens Carpha, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that is native to South Africa. It grows up to 1 m tall and has small, white flowers. It is found in grasslands, woodlands and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Carpha nitens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Carpha nitens has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. Seed: The seeds are small, black and round. Seedlings: The seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carpha nitens is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is hardy in USDA zones 8-10 and prefers full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by division or cuttings. It should be planted in well-drained soil and watered regularly.

Where to Find Carpha nitens

Carpha nitens is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Old World, including Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Carpha nitens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carpha nitens?

Carpha nitens

What is the common name of Carpha nitens?

Carpha nitens

What is the natural habitat of Carpha nitens?

Forests, shrublands, and grasslands

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

Georg Kükenthal (1864-1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kük.' in the authors string.
Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:303090-1: 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].