Status:
valid
Authors:
Nees
Source:
wcs
Year:
1835
Citation Micro:
Linnaea 10: 171 (1835)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000418107
Common Names
- Laevis Ficinia
- Smooth Ficinia
- Smooth Rush
Description
Ficinia laevis (also called Smooth 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 laevis is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a source of food for grazing animals.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ficinia laevis 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 laevis is a perennial grass that is native to South Africa. It is a low-growing grass that grows in clumps and can reach up to 30 cm in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer and should be kept moist until germination. Division should be done in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Ficinia laevis
Ficinia laevis is native to South Africa.
Ficinia laevis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ficinia laevis?
Ficinia laevis
What is the common name of Ficinia laevis?
Smooth Rush
What is the natural habitat of Ficinia laevis?
It is found in wetland areas, along streams, and in damp grasslands.
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:307575-1: 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].