Fosterella atlantica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
atlantica
ID:
1341977
Status:
valid
Authors:
Leme, O.B.C.Ribeiro & Forzza
Source:
ipni
Year:
2019
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 395: 145 (2019)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001354431
Common Names
- Fosterella atlantica
- Atlantica Fosterella
- Atlantica
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Fosterella atlantica (also called Atlantic fosterella, among many other common names) is an annual plant native to South America. It has narrow leaves and small yellow flowers. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Fosterella atlantica is a species of sedge that is native to South America. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, for erosion control, and as a ground cover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Fosterella atlantica is white and tubular. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Fosterella atlantica is a shrub that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by taking cuttings from the tips of stems in late summer or early autumn. The cuttings should be placed in a moist, well-drained soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment until they root. Seeds can be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, moist environment. Once the seedlings are established, they can be transplanted into the garden.
Where to Find Fosterella atlantica
Fosterella atlantica is native to the Caribbean.
Fosterella atlantica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Fosterella atlantica?
Fosterella atlantica
What type of plant is Fosterella atlantica?
A flowering plant
Where is Fosterella atlantica found?
It is found in South America
Species in the Fosterella genus
Fosterella albicans, Fosterella aletroides, Fosterella caulescens, Fosterella chaparensis, Fosterella cotacajensis, Fosterella floridensis, Fosterella gracilis, Fosterella graminea, Fosterella hatschbachii, Fosterella heterophylla, Fosterella micrantha, Fosterella pearcei, Fosterella penduliflora, Fosterella petiolata, Fosterella rexiae, Fosterella rojasii, Fosterella rusbyi, Fosterella schidosperma, Fosterella spectabilis, Fosterella vasquezii, Fosterella villosula, Fosterella weberbaueri, Fosterella weddelliana, Fosterella windischii, Fosterella yuvinkae, Fosterella nicoliana, Fosterella batistana, Fosterella christophii, Fosterella elviragrossiae, Fosterella kroemeri, Fosterella robertreadii, Fosterella lilliputiana, Fosterella atlantica, Fosterella bodoquenensis,
Species in the Bromeliaceae family
Acanthostachys pitcairnioides, Acanthostachys strobilacea, Acanthostachys calcicola, Aechmea abbreviata, Aechmea aculeatosepala, Aechmea alba, Aechmea alegrensis, Aechmea alopecurus, Aechmea ampla, Aechmea andersonii, Aechmea angustifolia, Aechmea anomala, Aechmea apocalyptica, Aechmea aquilega, Aechmea araneosa, Aechmea arenaria, Aechmea aripensis, Aechmea azurea, Aechmea bahiana, Aechmea bambusoides, Aechmea biflora, Aechmea blanchetiana, Aechmea blumenavii, Aechmea bocainensis, Aechmea brachystachys, Aechmea bracteata, Aechmea brassicoides, Aechmea brevicollis, Aechmea bromeliifolia, Aechmea bruggeri, Aechmea caesia, Aechmea callichroma, Aechmea calyculata, Aechmea campanulata, Aechmea candida, Aechmea cariocae, Aechmea carvalhoi, Aechmea castanea, Aechmea castelnavii, Aechmea cathcartii, Aechmea caudata, Aechmea chantinii, Aechmea coelestis, Aechmea colombiana, Aechmea comata, Aechmea conferta, Aechmea confusa, Aechmea conifera, Aechmea costantinii, Aechmea contracta,
References
Rafaela Campostrini Forzza (b.1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Forzza' in the authors string.
Elton Martinez Carvalho Leme (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Leme' in the authors string.
Otávio B.C. Ribeiro: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.B.C.Ribeiro' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60478393-2: 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].