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
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.
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 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: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].