Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
simplex
ID:
427297

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vahl

Source:
wcs

Year:
1798

Citation Micro:
Eclog. Amer. 2: 8 (1798)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000426629

Common Names

  • Simplex Fuirena
  • Simplex Wiregrass
  • Simplex Fuirena Grass

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Description

Fuirena simplex (also called 'Simple Fuzzgrass', among many other common names) is a small perennial grass native to Africa and Madagascar. It has narrow, linear leaves and small, usually white or yellow flowers. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as woodlands and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Fuirena simplex is a small, low-growing plant that is often used in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as an ornamental plant in rock gardens and as a ground cover. It has a pleasant scent and is often used in potpourri and sachets.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Fuirena simplex var. aristulata (Torr.) Kral
Fuirena simplex var. simplex

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Fuirena simplex has small, yellow flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Fuirena simplex is a perennial herb that can be grown from seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation can be done by division in spring or autumn. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame.

Where to Find Fuirena simplex

Fuirena simplex can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Fuirena simplex FAQ

What is the scientific name of Fuirena simplex?

Fuirena simplex

What is the common name of Fuirena simplex?

Fuirena simplex

What is the natural habitat of Fuirena simplex?

Meadows, grasslands, and wetlands

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

Martin Vahl (1749-1804): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vahl' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:308541-1: 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].