Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
truncata
ID:
419187

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Thunb.) Schrad.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1832

Citation Micro:
Anal. Fl. Cap. 1: 43 (1832)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000418519

Common Names

  • Ficinia Truncata
  • Truncata Ficinia
  • Ficinia

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Description

Ficinia truncata (also called Truncate 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 truncata is a species of sedge native to South Africa. It is used in landscaping and as an ornamental plant. It is also used in erosion control and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ficinia truncata has small, yellow flowers with three petals. Its seeds are small and black and its seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ficinia truncata is a hardy, evergreen grass that grows in clumps. It prefers full sun to partial shade and is drought tolerant. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It is best grown in well-drained soil and can tolerate some salt. It is also suitable for container growing.

Where to Find Ficinia truncata

Ficinia truncata is native to Australia, New Zealand, and New Caledonia. It is found in lowland and montane forests, disturbed areas, and roadsides.

Ficinia truncata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ficinia truncata?

Ficinia truncata

What is the common name of Ficinia truncata?

Truncate Ficinia

What is the natural habitat of Ficinia truncata?

Tropical and subtropical wetlands

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

Heinrich Schrader (1767-1836): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schrad.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:307651-1: 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].