Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
limosa
ID:
418802

Status:
valid

Authors:
Levyns

Source:
wcs

Year:
1947

Citation Micro:
J. S. African Bot. 13: 68 (1947)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000418134



Common Names

  • Limosa Ficinia
  • Muddy Ficinia
  • Muddy Rush


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Description

Ficinia limosa (also called 'Limose Ficinia', 'Limose Spike Rush' and 'Limose Tufted Ficinia', among many other common names) is a perennial grass-like plant native to South Africa. It grows in a tufted form and has narrow, linear leaves. It grows in moist areas, such as wetlands, and is often found in shallow water.

Uses & Benefits

Ficinia limosa is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a source of food for grazing animals.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ficinia limosa is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, flattened, and round seed. The seedlings are small, with two opposite leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ficinia limosa is a perennial grass that is native to South Africa. It is a low-growing grass that grows in clumps and can reach up to 30 cm in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer and should be kept moist until germination. Division should be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Ficinia limosa

Ficinia limosa is native to Australia and can be found in wetland and grassland areas.

Ficinia limosa FAQ

What are the common names of Ficinia limosa?

Ficinia limosa is commonly known as Limosa Rush.

What is the ideal temperature for Ficinia limosa?

Ficinia limosa prefers cool temperatures between 50-70°F (10-21°C).

What is the ideal soil type for Ficinia limosa?

Ficinia limosa prefers moist, well-draining soil with a pH of 6.0-7.5.

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

Margaret Levyns (1890-1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Levyns' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:307584-1: 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].