Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lucida
ID:
418823

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.B.Clarke

Source:
wcs

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
Fl. Cap. 7: 254 (1898)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000418155

Common Names

  • Lucida Ficinia
  • Shiny Ficinia
  • Shiny Rush

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Description

Ficinia lucida (also called 'Lucid Ficinia', 'Lucid Spike Rush' and 'Lucid 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 lucida 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 lucida has small, white flowers that are clustered together in small groups. The seeds are small and winged, and the seedlings are slender and have a single, upright stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ficinia lucida is a low-growing, tufted perennial grass. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. It can be grown in a container or in the garden.

Where to Find Ficinia lucida

Ficinia lucida is native to Australia and can be found in wetland and grassland areas.

Ficinia lucida FAQ

What are the common names of Ficinia lucida?

Ficinia lucida is commonly known as Shining Rush.

What is the ideal temperature for Ficinia lucida?

Ficinia lucida prefers cool temperatures between 50-70°F (10-21°C).

What is the ideal soil type for Ficinia lucida?

Ficinia lucida prefers moist, well-draining soil with a pH of 6.0-7.5.

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:307588-1: 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].