Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
levynsiae
ID:
418795

Status:
valid

Authors:
T.H.Arnold & Gordon-Gray

Source:
wcs

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Bothalia 12: 407 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000418127

Common Names

  • Levynsiae Ficinia
  • Levynsiae Ficinia
  • Levynsiae Ficinia

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Description

Ficinia levynsiae (also called 'Ficinia', 'Spike Rush' and 'Tufted Ficinia', among many other common names) is a perennial grass-like plant native to South Africa. It grows in a tufted form and has narrow, linear leaves. It grows in moist areas, such as wetlands, and is often found in shallow water.

Uses & Benefits

Ficinia levynsiae is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a source of food for grazing animals.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ficinia levynsiae is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, flattened, and round seed. The seedlings are small, with two opposite leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ficinia levynsiae 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 levynsiae

Ficinia levynsiae is native to South Africa.

Ficinia levynsiae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ficinia levynsiae?

Ficinia levynsiae

What is the common name of Ficinia levynsiae?

Levyns' Rush

What is the natural habitat of Ficinia levynsiae?

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

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:307582-1: 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].