Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
compacta
ID:
420199

Status:
valid

Authors:
Turrill

Source:
wcs

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1915: 118 (1915)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000419531



Common Names

  • Compact Fimbristylis
  • Fimbristylis
  • Compact Fringe-rush


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Description

Fimbristylis compacta (also called Compact Fimbristylis, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows to a height of 10-50 cm. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is found in dry grasslands, steppes, and other open areas. It has linear, light green leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Fimbristylis compacta is an ornamental plant that is commonly used in gardens and flower beds. It has a long flowering season and is drought tolerant. It is attractive to bees and butterflies and can be used as a ground cover. It is also used as an ingredient in herbal teas and as a medicinal plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Fimbristylis compacta has small, yellow-green flowers that are arranged in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and grass-like.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Fimbristylis compacta is a perennial grass-like plant that is native to tropical and subtropical regions. It is easy to propagate from seed or division. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist but not soggy. To propagate from division, dig up the clumps and divide them into smaller sections. Replant the divisions in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist but not soggy.

Where to Find Fimbristylis compacta

Fimbristylis compacta is native to India and Sri Lanka, and can also be found in parts of Africa and Australia.

Fimbristylis compacta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Fimbristylis compacta?

Fimbristylis compacta

What are the common names of Fimbristylis compacta?

Compact Fimbry, Compact Fimbristylis

What is the growth habit of Fimbristylis compacta?

It is an annual grass-like herb with a prostrate or ascending growth habit.

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

William Bertram Turrill (1890-1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Turrill' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:307806-1: 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].