Fimbristylis insignis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
insignis
ID:
421923
Status:
valid
Authors:
Thwaites
Source:
wcs
Year:
1864
Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. Zeyl. : 349 (1864)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000421255
Common Names
- Fimbristylis insignis
- Distinguished Fimbristylis
- Remarkable Fimbristylis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Fimbristylis insignis (also called Distinguished Fimbristylis, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a creeping habit and grows up to 20 cm tall. It has small, bright green, lance-shaped leaves and small white flowers. It prefers sandy soils and is often found in coastal regions and dunes.
Uses & Benefits
Fimbristylis insignis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, parks, and as a roadside plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Fimbristylis insignis has small, white, fragrant flowers that are borne in clusters. The flowers are followed by small, brown, nut-like fruits. The seeds are small and brown, and the seedlings are small and dark green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Fimbristylis insignis is a perennial grass that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Fimbristylis insignis
Fimbristylis insignis is native to tropical regions of South America.
Fimbristylis insignis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Fimbristylis insignis?
Fimbristylis insignis
What is the common name of Fimbristylis insignis?
Distinguished Fimbristylis
What is the natural habitat of Fimbristylis insignis?
It is found in moist forests, thickets, and along streams in the Himalayas, India, and China
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 Henry Kendrick Thwaites (1812-1882): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thwaites' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:307976-1: 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].