Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
fimbriatum
ID:
550560

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook. ex Graham) D.Don

Source:
cmp

Year:
1829

Citation Micro:
Brit. Fl. Gard. 3: t. 234 (1829)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000549892

Common Names

  • Fringed Grass
  • Fringed Wiregrass
  • Fringed Wire-grass

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Description

Artanema fimbriatum (also called Fringed grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass species native to Africa and Madagascar. It grows in a variety of habitats, from savannas to woodlands, and is characterized by its long, narrow, light green leaves with fringed margins.

Uses & Benefits

Artanema fimbriatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used for its medicinal properties such as treatment of fever, cough, and other respiratory ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Artanema fimbriatum has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, green and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Artanema fimbriatum is a perennial herb that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers a sunny position and well-drained soil. Propagation from cuttings is the easiest way to propagate this plant. Take cuttings from the tips of the stems and place them in a moist, well-drained potting mix. Keep the soil moist and in a warm, bright spot. The cuttings should root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Artanema fimbriatum

Artanema fimbriatum is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Americas.

Artanema fimbriatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Artanema fimbriatum?

Artanema fimbriatum

What is the family of Artanema fimbriatum?

Annonaceae

What is the common name of Artanema fimbriatum?

Fringed Artanema

Species in the Linderniaceae family

Artanema bantamense, Artanema fimbriatum, Artanema longifolium, Bampsia lawalreana, Bampsia symoensiana, Bonnaya antipoda, Bonnaya ciliata, Bonnaya multiflora, Bonnaya oppositifolia, Bonnaya ruellioides, Bonnaya tenuifolia, Bonnaya veronicifolia, Bonnaya cephalantha, Bonnaya succosa, Bonnaya zanzibarica, Bonnaya sanpabloensis, Bonnaya cowiei, Bonnaya aculeata, Bonnaya milindii, Bonnaya gracilis, Bonnaya peduncularis, Craterostigma alatum, Craterostigma hirsutum, Craterostigma lanceolatum, Craterostigma lindernioides, Craterostigma longicarpum, Craterostigma plantagineum, Craterostigma pumilum, Craterostigma purpureum, Craterostigma smithii, Craterostigma wilmsii, Craterostigma wilmsii, Craterostigma abyssinicum, Craterostigma angolense, Craterostigma engleri, Craterostigma gossweileri, Craterostigma kigomense, Craterostigma newtonii, Craterostigma niamniamense, Craterostigma nummulariifolium, Craterostigma stuhlmannii, Craterostigma sudanicum, Craterostigma syncerus, Craterostigma tanzanicum, Craterostigma yaundense, Craterostigma sessiliflorum, Craterostigma pusillum, Craterostigma loitense, Crepidorhopalon affinis, Crepidorhopalon alatocalycinus,

References

David Don (1799-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Don' in the authors string.
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
Robert Graham (1786-1845): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Graham' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:799415-1: 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].