Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
quinquangularis
ID:
418953

Status:
valid

Authors:
Boeckeler

Source:
wcs

Year:
1871

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 37: 63 (1871)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000418285



Common Names

  • Ficinia quinquangularis
  • Five-angled Ficinia
  • Five-angled Ficinia


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Description

Ficinia quinquangularis (also called Five-angled Rush, among many other common names) is a perennial grass-like plant native to Australia, New Zealand, and New Caledonia. It grows in moist areas, such as swamps and wetlands, and is often found in coastal areas. It has long, narrow leaves and small, yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Ficinia quinquangularis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its leaves are used to make herbal teas and infusions. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ficinia quinquangularis has small, yellow flowers with a white center. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ficinia quinquangularis can be propagated by division of clumps or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It is drought and frost tolerant.

Where to Find Ficinia quinquangularis

Ficinia quinquangularis is native to Australia, New Zealand, and New Caledonia. It is found in lowland and montane forests, disturbed areas, and roadsides.

Ficinia quinquangularis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ficinia quinquangularis?

Ficinia quinquangularis

What is the common name of Ficinia quinquangularis?

Five-angled Sedge

What is the habitat of Ficinia quinquangularis?

It is found in damp areas, such as swamps, marshes, and wet meadows

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

Johann Otto Boeckeler (1803-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boeckeler' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:307621-1: 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].