Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
filifolia
ID:
353505

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Reid & T.H.Arnold

Source:
wcs

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
Bothalia 15: 139 (1984)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000352837



Common Names

  • Carpha filifolia
  • Thread-Leaved Carpha
  • Thread-Leaved Carpha Grass


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Description

Carpha filifolia (also called Filifolia Carpha, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that is native to South Africa. It grows up to 1 m tall and has small, white flowers. It is found in grasslands, woodlands and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Carpha filifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Carpha filifolia has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. Seed: The seeds are small, black and round. Seedlings: The seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carpha filifolia is a small, perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The divisions should be planted in a moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Carpha filifolia

Carpha filifolia is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands.

Carpha filifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carpha filifolia?

Carpha filifolia

What is the common name of Carpha filifolia?

Filiform Hairgrass

What is the natural habitat of Carpha filifolia?

Mountainous regions and alpine meadows

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

Clement Reid (1853-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Reid' in the authors string.
Trevor Henry Arnold (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.H.Arnold' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:903839-1: 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].