Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
trichodes
ID:
419122

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schrad.) B.D.Jacks.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1893

Citation Micro:
Index Kew. 1: 33 (1893)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000418454



Common Names

  • Ficinia Trichodes
  • Trichodes Ficinia
  • Ficinia


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Description

Ficinia trichodes (also called Bristly Ficinia, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial native to South Africa. It has long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers. It is typically found in moist, sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Ficinia trichodes is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control. It is also used as a food source for livestock and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ficinia trichodes has small, white flowers with three petals, and small, dark-brown seeds. The seedlings have long, thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ficinia trichodes is a hardy, evergreen grass that grows in clumps. It prefers full sun to partial shade and is drought tolerant. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It is best grown in well-drained soil and can tolerate some salt. It is also suitable for container growing.

Where to Find Ficinia trichodes

Ficinia trichodes can be found in South Africa, growing in wetland areas.

Ficinia trichodes FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ficinia trichodes?

Ficinia trichodes

What type of plant is Ficinia trichodes?

It is a grass-like plant.

Where is Ficinia trichodes found?

It is found in 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

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:307644-1: 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].