Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
arenicola
ID:
418503

Status:
valid

Authors:
T.H.Arnold & Gordon-Gray

Source:
wcs

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Bothalia 12: 414 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000417835

Common Names

  • Ficinia arenicola
  • Arenicola Ficinia
  • Ficinia Arenicola

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Description

Ficinia arenicola (also called Arenicola, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to North America. It has small, linear leaves and small white flowers. It is found in dry, sandy habitats and is drought tolerant.

Uses & Benefits

Ficinia arenicola is used as a medicinal plant for its anti-inflammatory, anti-diabetic, and anti-bacterial properties. It is also used to treat skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Ficinia arenicola var. arenicola
Ficinia arenicola var. erecta T.H.Arnold & Gordon-Gray

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ficinia arenicola has small, white flowers that are clustered together in small groups. The seeds are small and winged, and the seedlings are slender and have a single, upright stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ficinia arenicola is a tropical evergreen shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun or partial shade. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season. Prune as needed to maintain desired shape.

Where to Find Ficinia arenicola

Ficinia arenicola can be found in the coastal regions of South Africa.

Ficinia arenicola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ficinia arenicola?

Ficinia arenicola

What is the common name of Ficinia arenicola?

Sand Rush

Where is Ficinia arenicola 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

Kathleen Dixon Huntley Gordon-Gray (1918-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gordon-Gray' in the authors string.
Trevor Henry Arnold (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.H.Arnold' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:307511-1: 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].