Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
leucoloma
ID:
1546439

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Nees) Muasya

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2021

Citation Micro:
PeerJ 9(e10737): 13 (2021)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000027120



Common Names

  • Ficinia leucoloma
  • Leucoloma Ficinia
  • Ficinia Plant


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Description

Ficinia leucoloma (also called White-Veined Ficinia, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to South Africa. It has long, narrow leaves and small, yellow-green flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as in the understory of rainforests.

Uses & Benefits

Ficinia leucoloma is a grass that is often used in landscaping for its attractive foliage and flowers. The leaves of this grass are often used in essential oils and perfumes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ficinia leucoloma has small, white flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ficinia leucoloma is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings, which should be taken in the spring or summer. The cuttings should be placed in a moist, well-draining potting mix and kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Ficinia leucoloma

Ficinia leucoloma can be found in the tropical forests of Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Ficinia leucoloma FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ficinia leucoloma?

Ficinia leucoloma

What are the common names of Ficinia leucoloma?

White-veined Ficinia

What is the natural habitat of Ficinia leucoloma?

It is native to South Africa.

Species in the Ficinia genus

Ficinia acrostachys, Ficinia acuminata, Ficinia albicans, Ficinia anceps, Ficinia angustifolia, Ficinia arenicola, Ficinia argyropa, Ficinia atrostachya, Ficinia borealis, Ficinia brevifolia, Ficinia bulbosa, Ficinia capillifolia, Ficinia capitellum, Ficinia cedarbergensis, Ficinia ciliata, Ficinia cinnamomea, Ficinia comparbergensis, Ficinia crinita, Ficinia dasystachys, Ficinia deusta, Ficinia distans, Ficinia dunensis, Ficinia dura, Ficinia ecklonea, Ficinia elatior, Ficinia fascicularis, Ficinia fastigiata, Ficinia filiculmea, Ficinia filiformis, Ficinia gracilis, Ficinia grandiflora, Ficinia gydomontana, Ficinia indica, Ficinia involuta, Ficinia ixioides, Ficinia laciniata, Ficinia laevis, Ficinia lateralis, Ficinia latifolia, Ficinia leiocarpa, Ficinia levynsiae, Ficinia lucida, Ficinia macowanii, Ficinia micrantha, Ficinia minutiflora, Ficinia monticola, Ficinia mucronata, Ficinia nana, Ficinia nigrescens, Ficinia nodosa,

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

POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77213739-1: 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].