Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
grandiflora
ID:
418740

Status:
valid

Authors:
T.H.Arnold & Gordon-Gray

Source:
wcs

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Bothalia 12: 408 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000418072

Common Names

  • Ficinia grandiflora
  • Grandiflora Ficinia
  • Ficinia

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Description

Ficinia grandiflora (also called Ficinia grandiflora, 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 grandiflora is an ornamental plant, often 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 grandiflora has large yellow flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ficinia grandiflora 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 grandiflora

Ficinia grandiflora is native to South Africa.

Ficinia grandiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ficinia grandiflora?

Ficinia grandiflora

What is the natural habitat of Ficinia grandiflora?

Tropical and subtropical regions

What are the common uses of Ficinia grandiflora?

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

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:307565-1: 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].