Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
overbergensis
ID:
1323821

Status:
valid

Authors:
Muasya & C.H.Stirt.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
S. African J. Bot. 87: 107 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001336275

Common Names

  • Overbergensis Ficinia
  • Ficinia Overbergensis
  • Overbergensis Ficinia

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Description

Ficinia overbergensis (also called Overberg Ficinia, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to South Africa. It has long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas in grasslands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Ficinia overbergensis is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, and diuretic properties. It is also used in landscaping and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ficinia overbergensis has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ficinia overbergensis is a perennial herb that is propagated by seed. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C. It is best to sow the seeds in spring or autumn and to keep the soil moist. The seedlings should be thinned out once they are established.

Where to Find Ficinia overbergensis

Ficinia overbergensis is native to South Africa. It can be found in dry and rocky areas.

Ficinia overbergensis FAQ

What is the common name of Ficinia overbergensis?

Overberg Ficinia

What is the optimal temperature for Ficinia overbergensis?

Between 65-75°F (18-24°C)

What is the optimal humidity for Ficinia overbergensis?

50-70%

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 Howard Stirton (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.H.Stirt.' in the authors string.
A. Muthama Muasya (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Muasya' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77130038-1: 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].