Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hirsuta
ID:
426820

Status:
valid

Authors:
(P.J.Bergius) P.L.Forbes

Source:
wcs

Year:
1969

Citation Micro:
J. S. African Bot. 35: 83 (1969)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000426152

Common Names

  • Fuirena hirsuta
  • Hairy Wiregrass
  • Hairy Umbrella Grass

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Description

Fuirena hirsuta (also called Hairy Spear-grass, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It has slender, erect stems and small, linear leaves. It typically grows in wetland habitats, such as marshes, swamps, and floodplains.

Uses & Benefits

Fuirena hirsuta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover, to prevent soil erosion and to provide habitat for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Fuirena hirsuta has small, white flowers and small, black, shiny seeds. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Fuirena hirsuta is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can be propagated by division or by seed. It is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Fuirena hirsuta

Fuirena hirsuta is native to the southeastern United States, from North Carolina to Florida.

Fuirena hirsuta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Fuirena hirsuta?

Fuirena hirsuta

What is the common name of Fuirena hirsuta?

Hairy Wiregrass

What is the family of Fuirena hirsuta?

Cyperaceae

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

Bengt Bergius (1723-1784): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bergius' in the authors string.
P.L. Forbes: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.L.Forbes' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:308487-1: 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].