Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Genus:
Species:
philaeana
ID:
370376

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Delile) DC.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1821

Citation Micro:
Mém. Mus. Hist. Nat. 7: 252 (1821)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000369708



Common Names

  • Morettia Philaeana
  • Philae Morettia
  • Philae Starwort


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Synonyms

  • Morettia philaea Spreng. [unknown]
  • Morettia asperrima Boiss. [unknown]
  • Diceratella sahariana Corti [unknown]
  • Morettia canescens erecta Maire [unknown]
  • Sinapis philaeana Delile [unknown]

Description

Morettia philaeana (also called African feather grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to Africa. It has thin, light green leaves and grows up to a height of 1-2 feet. It is found in dry, open areas and is drought-tolerant.

Uses & Benefits

Morettia philaeana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its flowers are used in making garlands and its wood is used for making furniture.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Morettia philaeana has small, yellow flowers, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have a single, short stem with a tuft of leaves at the top.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Morettia philaeana is a succulent plant native to South Africa. It is easy to propagate from cuttings or offsets. It can be grown in a pot with well-draining soil, and should be kept in a sunny spot. Water the plant regularly, but allow the soil to dry out between waterings. It can also be propagated from seeds, but this is a more difficult process.

Where to Find Morettia philaeana

Morettia philaeana is native to South America and is found in wet habitats, such as marshes and swamps.

Morettia philaeana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Morettia philaeana?

Morettia philaeana

What is the common name of Morettia philaeana?

Philae's Flatsedge

What is the habitat of Morettia philaeana?

It is found in wetland habitats, such as marshes, swamps, and wet meadows.

Species in the Morettia genus

Species in the Brassicaceae family

Abdra brachycarpa, Abdra aprica, Acuston perenne, Aethionema rhodopaeum, Aethionema alanyae, Aethionema arabicum, Aethionema armenum, Aethionema capitatum, Aethionema carlsbergii, Aethionema carneum, Aethionema cephalanthum, Aethionema cordatum, Aethionema coridifolium, Aethionema demirizii, Aethionema diastrophis, Aethionema dumanii, Aethionema edentulum, Aethionema eunomioides, Aethionema fimbriatum, Aethionema froedinii, Aethionema gileadense, Aethionema glaucinum, Aethionema grandiflorum, Aethionema heterocarpum, Aethionema heterophyllum, Aethionema huber-morathii, Aethionema karamanicum, Aethionema lepidioides, Aethionema levandowskyi, Aethionema lycium, Aethionema marashicum, Aethionema membranaceum, Aethionema munzurense, Aethionema orbiculatum, Aethionema papillosum, Aethionema retsina, Aethionema saxatile, Aethionema schistosum, Aethionema semnanensis, Aethionema speciosum, Aethionema spicatum, Aethionema stylosum, Aethionema subulatum, Aethionema syriacum, Aethionema thesiifolium, Aethionema thomasianum, Aethionema transhyrcanum, Aethionema turcicum, Aethionema umbellatum, Aethionema virgatum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2360747: Based on the initial data import
Alire Raffeneau Delile (1778-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Delile' in the authors string.
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.