Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dasystachys
ID:
418617

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.B.Clarke

Source:
wcs

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
Fl. Cap. 7: 251 (1898)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000417949

Common Names

  • Ficinia dasystachys
  • Tall Ficinia
  • Tussock Ficinia

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Description

Ficinia dasystachys (also called Dense-spiked Ficinia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Cyperaceae family. It is native to Australia, where it is found in New South Wales, Queensland, and Victoria. It grows in moist and wet areas, such as along streams and in swamps.

Uses & Benefits

Ficinia dasystachys is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used for soil stabilization and erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ficinia dasystachys is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark-brown nut-like structure with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with two opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ficinia dasystachys can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division should be done in spring or autumn. Plant divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist.

Where to Find Ficinia dasystachys

Ficinia dasystachys is native to South Africa and can be found in wetland areas.

Ficinia dasystachys FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ficinia dasystachys?

Ficinia dasystachys

What is the natural habitat of Ficinia dasystachys?

Tropical and subtropical regions

What are the common uses of Ficinia dasystachys?

Ornamental purposes

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

Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:307541-1: 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].