Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
anysbergensis
ID:
806558

Status:
valid

Authors:
Muasya

Source:
wcs

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
S. African J. Bot. 71: 197 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000805892

Common Names

  • Ficinia anysbergensis
  • Anysberg Ficinia
  • Anysberg's Ficinia

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Description

Ficinia anysbergensis (also called Anysberg Rush, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to South Africa. It has a single, upright stem with a diameter of up to 1.5 inches and is covered with small, yellow-green leaves. It grows in moist, sandy soils and is often found in wetland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Ficinia anysbergensis is an ornamental grass that is often used in gardens and landscapes. It has a unique appearance with its bright green foliage and long, thin blades. It is also known to be drought-tolerant and can survive in dry climates.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ficinia anysbergensis is a small white flower, its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ficinia anysbergensis can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. Divisions should be taken from healthy plants and planted in a potting mix. Keep the divisions in a warm, bright location and water regularly.

Where to Find Ficinia anysbergensis

Ficinia anysbergensis can be found in South Africa.

Ficinia anysbergensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ficinia anysbergensis?

Ficinia anysbergensis

What are the common names of Ficinia anysbergensis?

Anysberg Rush

What is the natural habitat of Ficinia anysbergensis?

It is native to South Africa

Species in the Ficinia genus

Ficinia acrostachys, Ficinia acuminata, Ficinia albicans, Ficinia anceps, Ficinia angustifolia, Ficinia arenicola, Ficinia argyropa, Ficinia atrostachya, Ficinia borealis, Ficinia brevifolia, Ficinia bulbosa, Ficinia capillifolia, Ficinia capitellum, Ficinia cedarbergensis, Ficinia ciliata, Ficinia cinnamomea, Ficinia comparbergensis, Ficinia crinita, Ficinia dasystachys, Ficinia deusta, Ficinia distans, Ficinia dunensis, Ficinia dura, Ficinia ecklonea, Ficinia elatior, Ficinia fascicularis, Ficinia fastigiata, Ficinia filiculmea, Ficinia filiformis, Ficinia gracilis, Ficinia grandiflora, Ficinia gydomontana, Ficinia indica, Ficinia involuta, Ficinia ixioides, Ficinia laciniata, Ficinia laevis, Ficinia lateralis, Ficinia latifolia, Ficinia leiocarpa, Ficinia levynsiae, Ficinia lucida, Ficinia macowanii, Ficinia micrantha, Ficinia minutiflora, Ficinia monticola, Ficinia mucronata, Ficinia nana, Ficinia nigrescens, Ficinia nodosa,

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

A. Muthama Muasya (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Muasya' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77073007-1: 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].