Status:
valid
Authors:
(C.B.Clarke) Muasya
Source:
ipni
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
S. African J. Bot. 78: 109 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001332558
Common Names
- Dracoscirpoides
- Falsa
- Falsa Dracoscirpoides
Description
Dracoscirpoides falsa (also called False Ficinia, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to South Africa. It grows in moist, sandy soils and is characterized by its spirally arranged leaves and long, narrow inflorescence.
Uses & Benefits
Dracoscirpoides falsa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dracoscirpoides falsa is a small, yellow flower with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. Its seedlings have two, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dracoscirpoides falsa is a low-growing, evergreen, perennial shrub that grows up to 30 cm in height. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. Propagate by seed or cuttings in spring or summer.
Where to Find Dracoscirpoides falsa
Dracoscirpoides falsa is found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Dracoscirpoides falsa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dracoscirpoides falsa?
Dracoscirpoides falsa
What is the natural habitat of Dracoscirpoides falsa?
Dracoscirpoides falsa is native to tropical Africa.
What are the common uses of Dracoscirpoides falsa?
Dracoscirpoides falsa is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.
Species in the Dracoscirpoides genus
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:77118148-1: 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].