Status:
valid
Authors:
Levyns
Source:
wcs
Year:
1947
Citation Micro:
J. S. African Bot. 13: 66 (1947)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000418238
Common Names
- Ficinia polystachya
- Many-spiked Ficinia
- Ficinia
Description
Ficinia polystachya (also called 'Many-spiked Ficinia', among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has a prostrate habit and its leaves are linear and have a smooth texture. It grows in sunny and dry habitats, and in sandy and stony soils.
Uses & Benefits
Ficinia polystachya is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-fungal properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ficinia polystachya has small, yellow flowers with a white center. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ficinia polystachya is a low-growing, perennial grass native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. Divisions should be taken from the base of the plant and planted in a well-draining potting mix. The plants should be kept moist and in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Ficinia polystachya
Ficinia polystachya is native to South Africa. It can be found in moist areas, such as marshes, swamps, and stream banks.
Ficinia polystachya FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ficinia polystachya?
Ficinia polystachya
What is the common name of Ficinia polystachya?
Polystachya Ficinia
What is the natural habitat of Ficinia polystachya?
Ficinia polystachya is found in wetland habitats in Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa.
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:307613-1: 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].