Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
comparbergensis
ID:
418596

Status:
valid

Authors:
Drège ex Steud.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1855

Citation Micro:
Syn. Pl. Glumac. 2: 124 (1855)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000417928

Common Names

  • Ficinia comparbergensis
  • Comparberg Ficinia
  • Comparberg Ficinia Fruit

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Description

Ficinia comparbergensis (also called Cedarberg Ficinia, among many other common names) is a small, tufted perennial grass with a creeping rhizome. It is native to South Africa and is found in dry, open areas in the fynbos and renosterveld vegetation types.

Uses & Benefits

Ficinia comparbergensis 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ficinia comparbergensis has yellow flowers and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have long, narrow leaves and a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ficinia comparbergensis is a perennial grass native to South Africa and is grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-10. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is best done by division in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated from seed, but it is slow-growing and may take several years to flower.

Where to Find Ficinia comparbergensis

Ficinia comparbergensis is native to South Africa and can be found in dry, rocky areas.

Ficinia comparbergensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ficinia comparbergensis?

Ficinia comparbergensis

What is the common name of Ficinia comparbergensis?

Cedarberg Ficinia

What type of plant is Ficinia comparbergensis?

Grass

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

Ernst Gottlieb von Steudel (1783-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steud.' in the authors string.
Johann Franz Drège (1794-1881): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Drege' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:307533-1: 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].