Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
angustissima
ID:
353483

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cherm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 82: 341 (1935)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000352815



Common Names

  • Angustissima Carpha
  • Very Narrow False Buttonweed
  • Very Narrow Buttonweed


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Description

Carpha angustissima (also called Narrow Carpha, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Andes Mountains in South America. It has long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas in the mountain forests.

Uses & Benefits

Carpha angustissima is a popular ornamental grass used in landscaping and garden beds. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Carpha angustissima 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 angustissima is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by cuttings. The cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a well-drained soil. The plants should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Carpha angustissima

Carpha angustissima is native to the high mountains of the Andes.

Carpha angustissima FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carpha angustissima?

Carpha angustissima

What is the family of Carpha angustissima?

Asteraceae

Where is Carpha angustissima native to?

Peru

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

Henri Chermezon (1885-1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cherm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:303067-1: 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].