Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
caesia
ID:
419729

Status:
valid

Authors:
Miq.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1856

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ned. Ind. 3: 315 (1856)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000419061



Common Names

  • Caesia Fimbristylis
  • Caesia Verbascum
  • Fimbristylis caesia


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Description

Fimbristylis caesia (also called 'Blue Fimbristylis', among many other common names) is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It grows up to 1 m tall and has small blue flowers. It is found in dry grasslands, scrublands, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Fimbristylis caesia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Fimbristylis caesia has small, white flowers with a yellow centre. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have grass-like leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Fimbristylis caesia can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant once established and can be grown in a variety of soil types.

Where to Find Fimbristylis caesia

Fimbristylis caesia is native to Africa.

Fimbristylis caesia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Fimbristylis caesia?

Fimbristylis caesia

What are the common names of Fimbristylis caesia?

Caesia Fimbristylis

What is the natural habitat of Fimbristylis caesia?

It is found in Africa, India, and Southeast Asia.

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

Friedrich Anton Wilhelm Miquel (1811-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miq.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:307755-1: 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].