Status:
valid
Authors:
(C.B.Clarke) Lye ex J.Raynal & Roessler
Source:
wcs
Year:
1977
Citation Micro:
Mitt. Bot. Staatssamml. München 13: 354 (1977)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000425698
Common Names
- Angola Fern Grass
- Angola Fern-grass
- Angola Needlegrass
Synonyms
- Fuirena angolensis Lye [unknown]
Description
Fuirena angolensis (also called Angola fern, among many other common names) is an annual or perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It has a slender stem and small, bright blue flowers. It is found in wet and marshy areas.
Uses & Benefits
Fuirena angolensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control. It has a long flowering period and is attractive to bees and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Fuirena angolensis has a small, white flower with yellow centers. The seed is small and round with a black and brown striped pattern. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Fuirena angolensis is a perennial plant that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by division in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring.
Where to Find Fuirena angolensis
Fuirena angolensis is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in sunny, well-drained areas.
Fuirena angolensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Fuirena angolensis?
Fuirena angolensis
What is the common name of Fuirena angolensis?
Angolan rush
What is the growth habit of Fuirena angolensis?
It is an evergreen perennial with a spreading habit.
Species in the Fuirena genus
Fuirena abnormalis,
Fuirena angolensis,
Fuirena arenosa,
Fuirena bernieri,
Fuirena boreocoerulescens,
Fuirena breviseta,
Fuirena bullifera,
Fuirena bushii,
Fuirena camptotricha,
Fuirena ciliaris,
Fuirena claviseta,
Fuirena coerulescens,
Fuirena cuspidata,
Fuirena ecklonii,
Fuirena felicis,
Fuirena hirsuta,
Fuirena incompleta,
Fuirena incrassata,
Fuirena lainzii,
Fuirena leptostachya,
Fuirena longa,
Fuirena microcarpa,
Fuirena moritziana,
Fuirena nudiflora,
Fuirena nyasensis,
Fuirena obcordata,
Fuirena ochreata,
Fuirena oedipus,
Fuirena pachyrrhiza,
Fuirena ponmudiensis,
Fuirena pubescens,
Fuirena pumila,
Fuirena quercina,
Fuirena repens,
Fuirena rhizomatifera,
Fuirena robusta,
Fuirena sagittata,
Fuirena scirpoidea,
Fuirena simplex,
Fuirena simpsonii,
Fuirena somaliensis,
Fuirena squarrosa,
Fuirena stephani,
Fuirena striatella,
Fuirena stricta,
Fuirena swamyi,
Fuirena tenuis,
Fuirena trilobites,
Fuirena tuwensis,
Fuirena umbellata,
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:308433-1: 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].