Status:
valid
Authors:
Schrad.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1832
Citation Micro:
Anal. Fl. Cap. 1: 44 (1832)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000418071
Common Names
- Ficinia gracilis
- Gracilis Ficinia
- Ficinia
Description
Ficinia gracilis (also called Ficinia gracilis, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a woody stem and lanceolate leaves. It grows in dry and rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Ficinia gracilis is a popular ornamental plant, used in gardens, parks, and other landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, inflammation, and skin conditions.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ficinia gracilis has small yellow flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, narrow leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ficinia gracilis is a perennial grass that can be grown from seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is best to sow the seeds directly into the garden in the spring. The seeds should be planted about 1/4 inch deep and spaced about 6 inches apart. Once established, it will need regular watering and fertilizing. Propagation can be done by taking stem cuttings in the spring or summer and rooting them in moist soil.
Where to Find Ficinia gracilis
Ficinia gracilis is native to South Africa.
Ficinia gracilis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ficinia gracilis?
Ficinia gracilis
What is the natural habitat of Ficinia gracilis?
Tropical and subtropical regions
What are the common uses of Ficinia gracilis?
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:307563-1: 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].