Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
glomerata
ID:
353506

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nees

Source:
wcs

Year:
1832

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 7: 529 (1832)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000352838



Common Names

  • Carpha glomerata
  • Clustered Carpha
  • Clustered Carpha Grass


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Description

Carpha glomerata (also called Glomerata 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 glomerata 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 glomerata 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 glomerata 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 glomerata

Carpha glomerata can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Old World, including Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Carpha glomerata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carpha glomerata?

Carpha glomerata

What is the common name of Carpha glomerata?

Glomerate Hairgrass

What is the natural habitat of Carpha glomerata?

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

Christian Gottfried Daniel Nees von Esenbeck (1776-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nees' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:303084-1: 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].