Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
ficinioides
ID:
1320105

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kunth) Muasya

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
S. African J. Bot. 78: 112 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001332559



Common Names

  • Dracoscirpoides
  • Ficinioides
  • Ficinioides Dracoscirpoides


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Description

Dracoscirpoides ficinioides (also called Ficinia spiralis, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to South Africa. It grows in moist, sandy soils and is characterized by its spirally arranged leaves and long, narrow inflorescence.

Uses & Benefits

Dracoscirpoides ficinioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dracoscirpoides ficinioides is a small, yellow flower with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. Its seedlings have two, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dracoscirpoides ficinioides is a low-growing, evergreen, perennial shrub that grows up to 30 cm in height. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. Propagate by seed or cuttings in spring or summer.

Where to Find Dracoscirpoides ficinioides

Dracoscirpoides ficinioides is found in the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Dracoscirpoides ficinioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dracoscirpoides ficinioides?

Dracoscirpoides ficinioides

What is the natural habitat of Dracoscirpoides ficinioides?

Dracoscirpoides ficinioides is native to tropical Africa.

What are the common uses of Dracoscirpoides ficinioides?

Dracoscirpoides ficinioides is used as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes.

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

Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
A. Muthama Muasya (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Muasya' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77118149-1: 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].