Status:
valid
Authors:
Kunth
Source:
wcs
Year:
1837
Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. 2: 254 (1837)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000418409
Common Names
- Ficinia sylvatica
- Sylvatica Ficinia
- Sylvatica Rush
Description
Ficinia sylvatica (also called Woodland Ficinia, among many other common names) is a perennial grass-like plant native to Australia. It has a tufted habit, with narrow, linear leaves and small, yellow-brown flowers. It is commonly found in dry open forests, woodlands, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Ficinia sylvatica is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control. It is also used as a food source for livestock and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ficinia sylvatica is small, yellow and bell-shaped. The seed is a small, black, hard nut. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ficinia sylvatica is a tufted perennial grass that grows to a height of 30 cm. It is native to Australia and is found in sandy soils in coastal areas. It is tolerant of salt spray and can be propagated by seed or division. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and requires regular watering.
Where to Find Ficinia sylvatica
Ficinia sylvatica is native to Australia, New Zealand, and New Caledonia. It is found in lowland and montane forests, disturbed areas, and roadsides.
Ficinia sylvatica FAQ
What is the common name of Ficinia sylvatica?
Woodland Ficinia
What type of plant is Ficinia sylvatica?
Grass
What is the natural habitat of Ficinia sylvatica?
Tropical and subtropical regions
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:307639-1: 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].