Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
schlechteri
ID:
353518

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.B.Clarke

Source:
wcs

Year:
1904

Citation Micro:
Pl. Nov. Horti Then. 1: 37 (1904)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000352850

Common Names

  • Carpha schlechteri
  • Schlechter's Carpha
  • Schlechter's Carpha Grass

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Description

Carpha schlechteri (also called Schlechteri Carpha, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that is native to South Africa. It grows up to 1 m tall and has small, white flowers. It is found in grasslands, woodlands and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Carpha schlechteri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Carpha schlechteri has small yellow flowers, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and delicate, with small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carpha schlechteri is a small, evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 1-2 m. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny position. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a warm, sunny position.

Where to Find Carpha schlechteri

Carpha schlechteri is native to South Africa.

Carpha schlechteri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carpha schlechteri?

Carpha schlechteri

What is the common name of Carpha schlechteri?

Carpha schlechteri

What is the natural habitat of Carpha schlechteri?

Forests, shrublands, and grasslands

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

Charles Baron Clarke (1832-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.B.Clarke' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:303095-1: 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].